Oyo Govt Begins Upgrade of 66 PHCs with Modern Equipment, 10KVA Solar Inverters, Incinerators to Boost Healthcare Delivery
The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical equipment and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots.
Following the earlier renovation of over 200 PHCs, the state government, under Governor Seyi Makinde’s leadership, has now embarked on the second phase of its healthcare revitalization plan, distributing modern medical equipment and installing solar-powered systems to guarantee uninterrupted healthcare services. At least two facilities in each of the state’s 33 Local Government Areas are listed as beneficiaries of the upgrade.
Speaking during the distribution of equipment at one of the newly upgraded PHCs in Ibadan on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized that the revitalization of the PHCs marks a crucial milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare at the community level.
“Healthcare is one of the pillars of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration under Omituntun 2.0. The Oyo State Government has been addressing the infrastructure and personnel gaps in the sector. Governor Seyi Makinde continues to fulfill his promises by tackling the non-availability of basic medical equipment and personnel in our health facilities,” Dr. Ajetunmobi said.
She highlighted that following the renovation of the health facilities, the government recruited over 3,000 healthcare workers for PHCs, and has now proceeded with the equipment upgrade in phases. In Phase I, 66 PHCs have been selected based on criteria such as patient load, with the two busiest centres in each local government chosen.
The upgrades include:
Installation of 10 KVA Solar Inverter Systems with hybrid inverters and lithium batteries to provide 24-hour electricity supply.
Provision of two computer tablets (for Medical Records Officers and Officers-in-Charge) equipped with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software.
Installation of Red-Brick Incinerators for safe medical waste disposal.
Dr. Ajetunmobi further announced plans to implement a Drug Revolving Fund to ensure a steady supply of essential medicines at the PHCs. She urged community members to take ownership of the facilities and protect them against vandalism.
The Managing Director of First Health Dynamic Synergy International Limited, Professor Temitope Alonge, whose organization executed the upgrades, explained that the selection of PHCs was based on population served. “No more excuses in our primary healthcare centres. The state government has made provision for basic medical equipment for the use of medical personnel at their facilities,” he said.
At the Olorisa-Oke PHC in Akinyele Local Government, the council chairman, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for prioritizing healthcare at the grassroots level. He pledged the local government’s continuous support, including providing adequate security for staff, facilities, and equipment.
Similarly, at the Irefin PHC, Alhaja Salami Jemilat, Chairperson of the National Women Council (NWC), commended Governor Makinde’s sustained investment in healthcare, while also appreciating the Commissioner for Health and Dr. Alonge for their dedication to improving the sector.
Among the first facilities to benefit from the upgrade is the Ode-Ona Elewe PHC in Oluyole Local Government.
The medical equipment provided includes:
Standing Mobile and Table-Top Electronic Sphygmomanometers
Pediatric Blood Pressure Cuffs
Glucometers
Haemoglobinometers
Infrared Thermometers
Bucket Autoclaves powered by gas cookers
Autoclave tapes and drums
Colour-coded dustbins and metal dustbin racks
Medical oxygen cylinders with accessories
Nebulizers
Pulse oximeters
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Kits (HIV/Syphilis RDT, HBSAG RDT)
First Aid Boxes for POCT storage
Filling of oxygen and cooking gas cylinders
Adjustable spanners for oxygen cylinders
With these upgrades, the Oyo State Government continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for all residents of the state.
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