The Akwa Ibom State government has declared a state of emergency in the health sector following a comprehensive review of its healthcare development roadmap.
The move, according to the government, is designed to accelerate reforms and deliver more efficient healthcare services in line with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda.
Briefing journalists after the State Executive Council (Exco) meeting at Government House, Uyo, Commissioner for Information, Elder Aniekan Umanah, said the emergency regime would be anchored on key directives.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; the Secretary to the State Government; the Head of the Civil Service; the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor; Honourable Commissioners; and Special Advisers.