Dr. Chituru Adele, Executive Secretary of Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, led a delegation of directors and international partners from WHO, UNICEF, and NPHCDA on a September 26, advocacy visit to His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu-Wodu JP, DSSRS, Chairman of Rivers State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers.
The meeting between Dr. Adele and His Royal Majesty underscored the significance of traditional leaders in healthcare delivery. Dr. Adele highlighted the Board’s ongoing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare, including planning, service delivery, and vaccine introduction. He emphasized the Board’s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, seeking the Council’s support in achieving this vision.
His Royal Majesty responded positively, acknowledging the Board’s progress and the critical role traditional leaders play in shaping health choices and behaviors. He expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, recognizing the potential for collective impact on healthcare outcomes in Rivers State.
The Chairman of the Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, pledged unwavering support for the Board’s healthcare agenda, assuring Dr. Adele of their active engagement in advancing health programs.
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He emphasized the Council’s commitment to leveraging their influence to promote positive health outcomes and safeguard the well-being of Rivers State residents. This commitment underscores the crucial role traditional leaders play in shaping community health behaviors and outcomes, and highlights the potential for collaborative impact on healthcare delivery in the state.
The advocacy visit highlights the Rivers State Government’s unwavering dedication to enhancing healthcare outcomes, aligning with its ambitious goal of becoming a Center of Excellence for Healthcare in Nigeria. This milestone reinforces the state’s commitment to delivering top-notch healthcare services, improving the well-being of its citizens.
