In a bid to elevate and enhance healthcare services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Mandate Secretary, Health services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has undertaken an on-spot assessment of the 14 general/district hospitals in the FCT to ensure effective service delivery in line with world best practices.

Dr Fasawe who was accompanied by the Ag. Director General, Hospital Management Board, Dr Olugbenga Bello and other top echelon of the secretariat said that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) wants to evaluate the current state of all healthcare facilities, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to the public in line with the renew hope agenda of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

She explained that the on-spot assessment visit was at the directive of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nysom Wike and crucial in our ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare in the FCT.

Fasawe stated that the FCTA major focus is to identify challenges, implement necessary reforms, and ensure that citizens receive the best possible care available at all times.

She noted that there is need for quick interventions in areas such as facility infrastructure, human capacity, medical equipment, staffing, and standardization of operations,”.

During the tour, Fasawe interacted with all healthcare professionals, inspected the facilities, reviewed operational procedures and identified challenges for prompt interventions.

According to her, the visit reflects the commitment of government to foster a healthcare system that meets the evolving needs of the community.

She expressed appreciation for the dedication of healthcare workers and assured continued support for their tireless efforts. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a robust healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of citizens and health family.

Fasawe pointed out that Future initiatives and reforms will be guided by the insights gained from the visit, while appealing to the public to desist from attacking health workers and assuring them of the commitment of the administration to bequeath to them a responsive and efficient healthcare system.

The first phase of the visit took the team to Rubochi, Kwali, Abaji, Zuba, BWari and kubwa general hospitals while the second phase to the remaining eight hospitals would be done next year. 14 general and district hospitals are under the supervision of the health and environment secretariat.
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