Africazine:
The Lagos State Government is enhancing healthcare access for coastal communities with a newly renovated Primary Health Centre.
This upgraded facility in Takwa Bay aims to provide essential health services to underserved populations. Officials emphasized the project’s role in advancing universal health coverage in the state.
Lagos State Expands Healthcare in Coastal Areas
The inauguration of the renovated Primary Health Centre reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to inclusive healthcare delivery. Monsurat Adeleke, the Permanent Secretary of Health District III, highlighted that no resident should be left behind in accessing quality healthcare services.
Alongside the inauguration, a large-scale medical outreach was organized, offering immediate care to residents. This outreach included screenings for hypertension, diabetes, syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, malaria, and other health services.
Lagos State: Key figures on Primary Health Centre Renovation
- 24-hour solar power system installed
- Four-bedroom en-suite staff quarters constructed
Community Engagement and Infrastructure Development
Aminat Alabi, Chairman of the Iru Victoria Island Local Council Development Area, stated that the project demonstrates a dedication to improving resident welfare through strategic infrastructure development. The upgraded facility is expected to enhance medical service delivery in Takwa Bay.
Alabi also noted the importance of addressing poor health-seeking behavior among residents, urging them to utilize the services available at the centre.
Future Steps for Healthcare Expansion
- Continued efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure in hard-to-reach communities
- Ongoing community outreach programs to promote health services
Access to quality healthcare is being strengthened in Lagos State’s coastal communities.
