The federal government and the government of Anambra State have asked traditional rulers in the South East to promote primary healthcare services in their domains.
The federal government made the announcement in Awka, during the first Quarterly Review Meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers’ Committee (SETRC) on Primary Healthcare Delivery, through the Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib, and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
Shuaib, who was represented by DCI Director Bassey Okposen, urged the monarchs to work hard to ensure the efficient delivery of heath services in their respective districts.
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He said: “The traditional rulers, as custodians of cultural heritage, possess the power to mobilize and unite communities as well as shape the health landscape in the region.
“The monarch’s endorsement of primary healthcare initiatives can significantly impact public perception and behavior.
“They can collaborate with healthcare professionals and experts, to disseminate accurate information about immunization, nutrition, family planning and other crucial aspects of primary healthcare, by dispelling doubts and promoting evidence-based practices. They can create a society that is well-informed and equipped to make informed health decisions.”
Earlier, while declaring the event open, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who was represented by his Deputy, Onyeka Ibezim, underlined the role of traditional rulers in promoting healthcare delivery by monarchs.
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Soludo emphasized that his administration has taken a bottom-up approach to ensuring that the state’s healthcare system is operational.
Lawrence Agubuzu, Chairman of the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers, stated that the monarchs would continue to support primary healthcare delivery in the zone, despite the fact that the meeting could not take place last quarter due to the general election.
He said: “We are here to show the concern of traditional rulers of the South east for the health of our people. As representatives of our people, whatever we decide, we make sure that the decision reaches every corner of the South east.”
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