​ MNCHW is designed to improve maternal and child health - Elelu In furtherance of the efforts to sustain the reduction in maternal and child mortality rates, The Kwara State Government through the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) has commenced the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme in all the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention which was kicked off on Monday, 4th December, 2023 will continue till 8th December, 2023 at the designated facilities to enhance access to quality health care for mothers and children for improved maternal health outcomes Speaking on the objective of the program, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Agency (KWSPHCDA), Dr. Nusirat Elelu stated that the intervention is intended to provide consistent and high quality care for women and children, saying that the program would accelerate the Improvement of maternal health and promote equity-based health intervention. " The obje...

​ Says Governor AbdulRahman has revolutionized healthcare delivery through digital innovation The Kwara State Government through the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) has engendered sustainable and resilient primary health care system that deepens access to quality health services, upgrades healthcare infrastructure and promotes the wellbeing of the people. The evidence-based statement was made by the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Dr. Nusirat Elelu at the 40th Media Parliament of the Kwara State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, where she was the guest speaker on the theme " Transforming Primary Health Care Beyond Lip Service" Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary identified the roles of the primary health care system in ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare services, stating that the implementation of the various health initiatives conceived by the KWSPHCDA has eleva...

​ Kwara has not recorded any incidence of polio disease in recent years - Elelu The Kwara State Government has flagged off the National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign in a continued pursuit of the drive aimed at strengthening the immunity of the children and sustaining the protective mechanism against the incidence of polio disease in the state. The flag off ceremony which had several traditional leaders in attendance, was convened at the palace of His Eminence, Dr Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, signalling the commencement of the vaccination exercise for children aged between 0 to 59 months, irrespective of their previous immunization status. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Dr. Nusirat Elelu reaffirmed the  commitment of Kwara State at strengthening the immunization initiative, describing it as the most cost-effective measure to reduce infant and child mortality. While reiterating the Agency's dedi...

​ As all is set for the commissioning of the Olufadi Maternity and Child Referral Centre, Ilorin, today, Thursday, September 21,2023, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union,the umbrella sociocultural organisation of the good people of Ilorin Emirate in Kwara State, has commended the Executive Director,Finance, Nigerian National Petroleum Company PLC,Dr Abdulkadir Tunji Nagode, for facilitating the project. In a statement personally signed by the Union's National President,Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman,fsi, and distributed to newsmen in Ilorin, the Union thanked Dr Nagode for ensuring that the project is sited and executed in Ilorin, saying that its location in the Kwara State capital would be of tremendous benefit to the ordinary people of the community and their neighbours. The community leader explained that the Clinic would definitely complement the efforts of the Kwara State Government towards reducing maternal and child mortality in the State. Alhaji Uthman also congratul...

​ Kwara State has been rated the best state in basic healthcare delivery in the entire North Central region, beating Abuja the Federal Capital Territory and other North Central states, to clinch the first position.  At an event held in Abuja on Wednesday night, the state won the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)’s Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge award for the improvement recorded in the sector in the last four years.  The NGF Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge was consumated in 2019 as part of the 'Seatle Declaration', which assesses overall performance of primary healthcare delivery using indicators like ‘government’s support and commitment, quality of service delivery, improvement in the health indices and outcomes, community participation and ownership, among others’.  Commissioner for Health Dr Raji Razaq and the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Nusirat Elelu received the award on behalf of the state.  Go...

​ BY: BAMIDELE OLUWAKEMI OMOBOLANLE Kwara state polytechnic medical center has promised the entire students of the department that they will enjoy free medical treatment.  This was gathered in an interview with Doctor Mrs Rukayat Uthman, the Coordinator, medical service, Kwara state polytechnic medical centre. She said students should register for medical treatment as the school authority has made enough provision for free treatment under National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). She added that all this could be done when students provide their evidence of identification as students either with their Students ID card or payment slip to the record unit of the medical centre to acquire the medical card. Dr Uthman furthered that students should not abuse drugs by taking unprescribed drugs, or taking drugs without following doctor's prescription. She also added that the Diagnosis centre is equipped with new machines and equipments, and will be available for usage. She therefore advise s...

​ By: JIMOH RODIAT ADEPEJU  The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic has provided a new laboratory building for the school medical center.  In an interview with one of the nurse, Nurse Ojo, who belongs to the nursing unit, said the new laboratory will aid in medical treatment.  She added that it extend and open the medical center to other opportunities such that they are able to take some test they could not be possible back in then.  Nurse ojo further included that the laboratory which was only meant for the students and staff before as now been extended to the general public. For news coverage and advertisements placement, contact Prime News; Gmail: pmonlinenews@gmail.com  WhatsApp: 09021757862