As a fundamental social service, healthcare is essential for the well-being of citizens. In Akure, Ondo State Capital, the need for improved healthcare infrastructure is pressing.
While the approval of a Teaching Hospital is a welcome development, it is crucial to acknowledge that tertiary healthcare institutions often cater to specialized needs and may not be accessible to all.
Given Akure’s growth, it is imperative to prioritize secondary healthcare facilities that provide essential medical services to the community. The existing General Hospital, now to serve as the take off point for the recently approved Federal Teaching Hospital was established in 1951, and the recently converted Mother and Child Hospital now a Specialist Hospital wish was established in 2009 are no doubt salutary and steps in the right direction. However, more needs to be done.
The Need for Additional Secondary Health Facilities. To address the healthcare needs of Akure’s growing population, two additional secondary health facilities are necessary. These facilities would:
- Enhance access to quality healthcare services
- Reduce congestion in existing facilities
- Provide timely medical care, improving health outcomes
By investing in secondary healthcare infrastructure, the government can ensure that citizens have access to essential medical services, ultimately promoting the well-being of the community.
By establishing additional secondary health facilities in strategic locations such as Shagari Village and Ijoka Road, the governor can cement his legacy in healthcare. This initiative would provide unfettered access to quality medical services, benefiting the community and earning the governor a reputation as a champion of healthcare.
The following strategic locations:
- Shagari Village axis: Serving the local community and surrounding areas.
- Ijoka Road axis: Enhancing access to healthcare services for residents and commuters.
This thoughtful approach to healthcare infrastructure development can indeed be a lasting testament to the governor’s commitment to the well-being of Akure’s citizens.
ASIWAJU ASEYORI AYOWOLE ADEMOYEGUN writes from Akure for Good Governance Group