By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
In a bid to ensure residents access quality healthcare services in the territory, the FCT Administration has inaugurated a committee of National Health Fellows to monitor and oversee activities in primary healthcare centres , PHCs.
The inauguration of the Health Committee was done through the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES).
The Mandate Secretary of HSES, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe after the inauguration in her office said that the initiative in Abuja
aligns with the Federal Government’s efforts to recruit Health Fellows nationwide to check activities at the healthcare facilities actoss the 774 local area councils in the country.
Fasawe, said that the newly recruited fellows would play a vital role in overseeing activities at healthcare facilities across the FCT by offering feedback to government and performing other key tasks to enhance the nation’s healthcare.
Fasawe emphasized that the initiative is a strategic investment in human resources for health, adding that it as part of the Human Capital Opportunity for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme, designed to recruit talented youths and early-career professionals as vanguards of the health sector.
Dr. Fasawe emphasized the Federal Government’s continued efforts to upgrade existing Primary Health Care (PHC) centers and establish new ones across the country.
She added that the initiative aligns with the commitment of the FCT Administration, under the leadership of the FCTMinister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, to provide a strong and functional healthcare system for the people of Abuja.
The Mandate Secretary also urged committee members to be diligent, fair, and impartial in the selection process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are chosen.
The selected fellows will undergo training in leadership, public health, financial management, problem-solving, and monitoring and evaluation, all aimed at achieving the objectives of the initiative, she explained.
The Permanent Secretary of HSES, and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Baba Gana Adam, commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to improving the health sector.
