Health

underserved LGAs need general hospitals – Ogundoyin

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has advocated the establishment of more General Hospitals in underserved Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. 

The call was contained in a motion, sponsored by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, and co-sponsored by Mr. Peter Ojedokun of Ibarapa North/Central.

The motion was tagged “Need for the Executive arm of Government to establish General Hospitals in underserved LGAS, increased Healthcare personnel and expanded training opportunities for intern students across the State.”

According to the motion, six LGAs – Atiba, Ibadan South East, Ido, Ogo Oluwa, Ona Ara, and Oyo West – currently lack General Hospitals, leaving residents without access to essential healthcare services. 

The motion noted that the absence of infrastructure has resulted in residents often having to travel long distances to access emergency, diagnostic, and other crucial healthcare services.

The motion also highlighted the challenges posed by inadequate healthcare personnel in existing facilities. 

“Despite the recent recruitment drive of the Oyo State Government, a significant gap remains in delivering efficient, timely, and comprehensive healthcare across the state. Expanding this staffing initiative would help alleviate the workload on current staff, reduce burnout, and ensure a higher standard of care for all residents.”

Furthermore, the motion emphasized the importance of intern students in the health sector, including nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, and physiotherapists. 

“The current provision for intern students is insufficient, with only 24 pharmacists, 20 nurses, 23 laboratory scientists, and 25 physiotherapists accommodated annually.” 

The motion urged the Executive Arm of Government to expand these internship provisions to support the immediate workforce needs and ensure a smooth transition into the professional workforce.

The motion applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his efforts towards providing quality healthcare for the people. 

It also called for sufficient funding and resources to train and develop intern students, ensuring they receive quality mentorship and hands-on training while equally recommending an integrated approach, combining the establishment of new General Hospitals with expanded healthcare personnel and increased intern opportunities. 

The motion further instructef the Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Health to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all the State Government healthcare facilities.

This assessment is aimed at identifying facilities requiring upgrades as well as determine their viability.

 

Lifestyle

Stakeholders Advocate Adequate Welfare for Children

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Some Stakeholders have appealed to government at all levels and relevant agencies not to pay lip service to the welfare of every Nigerian child.

They made the appeal while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the plight of children in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day.

Oyo State coordinator, Child’s Protection Network, Mrs Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe said laws for the welfare and protection of children will remain ineffective if government fails to implement them.

Mrs Ogedengbe, who commended the Oyo State Government for the establishment of family court, said more still needed to be done for children.

A lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Dr Oluwakemi  Aremu decried the poor state of education and infrastructure decay in primary schools, calling for safe environment for children to thrive.

Also speaking on the day, Headmaster, I.D.C basic school, Ibadan, Mr Olaolu Adegoke challenged teachers, parents and guidance to re-double their efforts at raising children in a conducive environment.

Meanwhile, in commemoration of the day, the Oyo state Child Protection Network sensitized the pupils on the Child Rights Law and health related matters

Similarly, Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has urged parents and guardians to perform their roles as expected to ensure a glorious future for every Nigerian child.

Represented by the Head of Service, Dr Olowogboyega Oyebade, Governor, Oyetola expressed the need for parents and guardians to inculcate the values of honesty,, dedication and love for their nation in children..

Governnor Oyetola assured the children of government’s commitment to continuously protect their rights and sustain every obligation to ensure their well being.

Earlier in a welcome address, Commissioner Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, Barrister Mrs Bukola Olaboopo had stressed the need to treat children’s affairs with utmost seriousness to guarantee them good living.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the celebration was characterized by match past by school children, special rendition and presentation of gifts to best performing schools in the march past.

Mosope Kehinde/Abiodun Adeoye