Ogun revamps 75 primary healthcare centres, re-trains 472 workers

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising healthcare services through the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services, IMPACT Project, stating that the initiative has already made a significant difference in communities across the state.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed that so far, 75 primary health centres are being revamped, 236 health facilities have gone digital, and 472 health workers have been trained in data management and safety standards.

Coker, represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Kayode Oladehinde, made this known at the 2026 IMPACT Annual Work Plan Retreat held in Abeokuta on Monday.

She revealed that the state had doubled its health budget to ensure that healthcare reforms outlive donor support and become part of regular government operations.

“These numbers represent real impact; lives saved, healthier communities, and stronger systems,” Coker added.

Speaking on the 2026 Work Plan, the commissioner emphasised that it would focus on five key areas to deepen progress, calling for the collaboration of all stakeholders.

In her welcome address, the State Project Manager of IMPACT, Dr Kofoworola Olajide, noted that the project focuses on reducing maternal and child mortality, commending stakeholders for their dedication while urging participants to approach the retreat with strategic focus and collaboration.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering commitment to healthcare reform and transformation, noting that the governor’s “giant strides” had laid a strong foundation for improved health outcomes across the state, particularly in primary healthcare delivery.

Highlighting ongoing interventions, Ogunsola explained that the IMPACT Project is a World Bank-supported initiative implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA. He added that the project aims to reduce under-five mortality and drive transformative improvements in health service delivery at the federal, state, and local government levels.

In her reaction, the chairperson of Health Secretaries in the state, Dr Atinuke Duze, lauded the growth the IMPACT Project has brought to various health facilities across the local government areas, pledging continued delivery of quality and accessible healthcare services to the people.

Ogun revamps 75 primary healthcare centres, re-trains 472 workers