Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo
The Governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday inaugurated various health equipment at the office complex of the Osun Health Insurance Agency.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, presented medical equipment ranging from the Dental Ultrasonic Machine for S and P, Haematocrit Centrifuge, Delivery Couch, Operating Couch, Spectrophotometer, Phototherapy for Neonate, Suctioning machine among others to the beneficiaries.
The event was the initiative of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, organised to assist Healthcare Providers (HPs) to purchase medical machines and other important equipment and present it to them on credit, while payment back to the agency will be deducted from their monthly capitation in installment.
This programme was part of the plans of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rasaq Akindele and the management of the agency to ensure that HPs deliver qualitative care to the people of the state.
Speaking at the event, Igbalaye said the inauguration of the equipment is a proof of this administration’s commitment to improving the health status of Osun people, both young and old.
He said: “I am delighted to be here today as we celebrate the commissioning of these health equipments, a testament to our commitment to the healthcare of men, women and children.
Over the last one year, without gainsaying, the Osun state health sector under the administration of His Excellency, Senator Adeleke has continued to experience a complete overhaul. In fact, the comprehensive facelift is totally unprecedented.”
According to the SSG, “The governor has brought improved healthcare to the doorsteps of our people, especially in the rural area, for both old and young through several programmes including free medical outreach, Imole clinics, and a bunch of others with seasoned community health professionals.”
Speaking about the governor’s plan to upgrade all health care facilities in the state, Igbalaye extolled the governor, describing the development as “laudable.”
“I must equally allude to the Governors resolve to revamp and revitalize all the 332 focal health centres across the state, a move to enhance quality, affordable and effective health care delivery to the grassroots.
This comprehensive revitalisation includes improving human resources and provisions of basic drugs in all the Primary Health care centres. This is indeed laudable.”
“We will continue to ensure that Osun people have access to quality and affordable healthcare, irrespective of their socio-economic status,” Igbalaye stated.
The beneficiaries include the General Hospital, Ilesa, General Hospital, Ejigbo, State hospital, Iwo, among others.
