Kwara enhances training for health workers to improve local care
Kwara State Government has started training frontline health supervisors in all 193 wards to strengthen primary healthcare at the grassroots. The initiative, led by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency with support from UNICEF, focuses on boosting the skills of Community Health Workers through better supervision. Key officials, including Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Jibril Abdulkareem, Dr. Usman Danlami, and Alhaji Dare Abdulganiyu, highlighted the importance of supervision, community engagement, and data quality in improving health outcomes. The programme aims to reduce preventable deaths and promote access to quality healthcare for women, children, and communities.
Highlights
- Prof. Nusirat Elelu emphasized that continuous capacity building and effective supervision are vital for better healthcare delivery and outcomes.
- The training is designed to equip supervisors with skills to support frontline health workers, improve service delivery, and strengthen data quality.
- Jibril Abdulkareem highlighted the role of Volunteer Health Mobilizers in connecting communities to health services and driving demand for care.
- Dr. Usman Danlami from UNICEF reaffirmed support for improving health outcomes through strategic partnerships and community-based interventions.
- Alhaji Dare Abdulganiyu described community mobilizers as essential in raising awareness and encouraging participation in health programmes.
