Edo deputy governor calls for better healthcare in rural areas
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has directed efforts to improve primary healthcare in rural communities. Speaking at a key meeting in Benin on June 5, 2025, he urged local government leaders to ensure wider access to essential health services. Idahosa highlighted the importance of the upcoming Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign, aiming to reach every eligible child. He praised recent progress and stressed the need for continued collaboration among stakeholders.
What we know
- Dennis Idahosa ordered the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres during a meeting on June 5, 2025.
- The focus includes preparing for a Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign in 2026, targeting children aged 9 months to 14 years.
- Local government chairmen were tasked to expand healthcare access in remote areas.
- The task force plans to inspect and engage with health workers in all 192 PHCs across the state in early 2026.
- The administration, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has prioritized making all PHCs operational for rural residents.
