Omitun-tun 2.0 Sustainable Healthcare Delivery: Dr. Fagbemi, Discloses Unprecedented Recruitment and Facility Upgrades By Gov. Makinde As State Hospital,Oyo Boost World-Class Neonatal, Maternal Intensive Care in South-West
… As Dr Fagbemi Commends Gov. Makinde for Visionary Leadership for Sustainable Healthcare Delivery
The Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr Akin Fagbemi has disclosed that the state has recruited unprecedented 1000, healthcare personnel since 2019 to 2024 to improve healthcare delivery in the state to address the gap in healthcare providers.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Board, Dr Akin Fagbemi during a radio program at Fresh FM tagged “State of Oyo Public Hospitals”
Dr. Fagbemi stated that the present government has reinforced it’s healthcare system with 59 facilities, comprising 40 secondary facilities, 11 dental clinics, and eight government parastatal clinics.
He noted that the facilities are strategically distributed across the state, ensuring accessible healthcare services to residents.
The chairman said that Governor Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership has transformed Oyo State’s healthcare landscape.
Dr. Fagbemi commended the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included building isolation centres and renovating existing facilities, has yielded positive results.
The Chairman stated that the state boasts notable hospitals, including Ring-road State Hospital, State Hospital Saki, State Hospital Oyo, and State Hospital Ogbomosho noting that the hospitals provide specialized care, complementing the primary healthcare centers.
Dr. Fagbemi further disclosed that Omitun-tun 1.0 initiative has renovated 208 primary healthcare centers out of 351 across the wards, bringing basic healthcare services closer to communities stressed that the goal is to have accessible healthcare within a one-kilometer radius.
He noted that the Secondary healthcare facilities in Oyo State offer specialized services, including obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and ENT specialists. Hospitals like Oni & Sons, Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, and Jericho Specialist Hospital provide focused care.
Dr. Fagbemi further said efficient healthcare delivery relies on indicators such as accessibility, affordability, equipment, personnel, and training which State has made significant strides in these areas, ensuring quality healthcare services.
The chairman expressed that the state government has upgraded facilities, including the Ring-road State Hospital’s Renal Dialysis Unit and General Hospital Aremo. These upgrades enhance healthcare service delivery.
He added the Hospital management board Partnerships with NGOs and private sector organizations have also supported healthcare development.
Notable collaborations include the World Health Organization’s donation of a Neonatal and Maternal Intensive Care Unit at State Hospital Oyo. This 12-bed unit provides specialized care for mothers and children.
The Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme has enrolled over 300 people, including pensioners, ensuring access to free healthcare services.
This initiative demonstrates the state government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare to its residents.
