FG Inaugurates Committee to Bridge Gap in Healthcare Delivering
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated Renewed Hope Health Connect (RHHC) management committee to bridge the gap in healthcare delivery across the country. This was a bold and significant move to enhance access to quality health care, especially in rural and underserved communities.
The RHHCC is a medical outreach programme that will be conducted in selected 55-Senatorial districts across the country, targeting most vulnerable populations.
Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako while inaugurating the management committee, charged them to facilitate the implementation of the special project.
Salako said, “Access to quality health care remains a significant challenge in many parts of our country especially in rural and underserved communities.
“This area often lacks sufficient health care infrastructure, personnel and, essential medical supplies; leading to poor health outcomes, high maternal and child mortality and, spread of preventable diseases.”
To demonstrate its commitment and avowed determination in addressing these gaps; the Federal Government according to Dr. Salako has approved the RHHC programme in the 2025 budget.
He further reaffirmed that medical outreaches are proving to be effective in delivering health care services directly to the people who need them most.
To facilitate the implementation of the medical outreach project; membership of the renewed hope health connect RHHC management committee comprises the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako as it’s Chairman; Directors of relevant Departments, representative of the office of the Coordinating Minister, representative of the Permanent Secretary and, Coordinator National Eye Health Program and, Senior Technical Assistant and Technical Assistant to HM. Dr. Charles Nzelu Director Special Duties Department will serve as Secretary.
In a statement by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, the RHHC according to the Minister, are saddled with the following Terms of Reference:
To work with consultants and firms to engage for this project, coordinate and oversee the implementation of the medical health programs in Nigeria’s targeted 55 senatorial constituencies
Ensure equitable distribution of medical services and resources, monitor and evaluate the impact of the outreach
Promote partnership with relevant stakeholders including health agencies, NGOs, community leaders
Develop an implementation plan for the outreach including timeliness and resource allocation, identify priority healthcare needs specific for each constituency
And Liaise with Healthcare providers, medical personnel and logistical teams, ensure procurement and distribution of medical supplies and equipments.
