Enugu Governor pledges 24-hour services at 260 newly built primary health centres 

During his supervisory visit to the newly completed Emene PHC on Sunday in Enugu, Gov. Peter Mbah made this pledge.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that his administration is constructing 260 Type Two PHCs across the state, with some already completed and others still in progress.

Emene, located in the Enugu East Local Government Area, was among the PHCs visited by the governor.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing round-the-clock services at these facilities.

“Each Type Two PHC will have 24-hour electricity, sustainably powered by renewable energy. 

“There will also be staff quarters to ensure healthcare officers are readily available to meet the people’s health needs without delay, along with access to water, sanitation, and hygiene,” he said.

Mbah further assured the people of Emene that a Type Three healthcare facility would be established in the area to complement the Type Two PHC, addressing the community’s needs due to its population density.

He explained that the initiative was driven by alarming statistics on maternity and under-five mortality rates, which he described as unacceptable.

“We needed to act quickly, and that is why we are focused on building functional healthcare facilities across both urban and rural areas,” Mbah emphasized.

Additionally, the governor revealed that similar interventions were ongoing in secondary healthcare facilities, with the renovation of 22 cottages and general hospitals.

“We will attract top-notch medical professionals to provide world-class healthcare services to Enugu people,” Mbah assured.

He urged the people of Emene to take ownership of the facility and ensure its continued functionality.

Dr Chukwumuanya Igboekwu, Zonal Coordinator of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the South-East, lauded Mbah for revitalizing the state’s PHCs and investing in the economic prosperity of the people.

She noted that the Emene PHC had already registered 140 residents and facilitated the delivery of two babies, named after the governor, within three weeks of operation.