The Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has trained 100 new health workers to improve the quality of healthcare across the state.
The nine-day training took place in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, and involved workers selected from all 193 wards.
According to the KWSPHCDA’s Executive Secretary, Professor Nusirat Elelu, the training was funded using part of the $500,000 Leadership Challenge Award won by Kwara State, which was the second time the state had received the North Central Award.
The training was designed to equip the newly employed staff with the foundational knowledge of Primary Health Care (PHC), as many had no prior experience in such facilities.
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Michael Oguntoye, the Director of Primary Health Care Systems, noted that the trainees were educated on the core principles of PHC, including preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services.
He stressed that this initiative will strengthen PHC services, improve health outcomes, and create healthier communities.
Olayioye Ajide, the Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply, briefed the workers on the civil service rules, highlighting expectations regarding conduct and efficiency.
Additionally, Femi Olatunbosun, the State Coordinator for the Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition, praised the KWSPHCDA for its commitment to training health workers.
