WaterAid Nigeria has set up a water facility with a 12,000-liter capacity at the Odo-Nla Primary Healthcare Centre in the Ikorodu North LCDA of Lagos State. This initiative aims to enhance effective healthcare services.
This information was included in a statement shared on Wednesday on the official X page of the Lagos State Government.
The announcement revealed that the water plant setup was an integral component of a larger refurbishment project conducted at the PHC center, which also encompassed the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene maintenance equipment.
At the opening ceremony of the refurbished PHC, the Country Director of WaterAid, Evelyn Mere, highlighted that their organization is dedicated to enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure via better access to water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities.
WaterAid is committed to making sure each healthcare center in Nigeria, such as Odo-Nla PHC, has access to lasting improvements in water supply, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices.
"Our collaboration with Ikorodu North LCDA and Lagos Health District II embodies our common objective to develop more secure healthcare spaces for patients and personnel alike," she stated.
During her address, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District II, Dayo Lajide, emphasized that the refurbishment will establish a more favorable environment for delivering healthcare services in the region.
She encouraged the locals in the region to utilize the improved medical center for better health services.
Lajide stated, "The WASH kits play a crucial role in our approach to make sure health care centers serve as more than just sites for treatments; they should be secure spaces safeguarding both patients and medical staff from avoidable illnesses."
Apart from the structural changes, this refurbishment has resulted in an environment that better supports healthcare services.
We have additionally established wellness clinics aimed at promoting preventative care, and we urge our parents, children, teenagers, and seniors to fully utilize the enhanced facilities.
She ended her statement by urging both the local residents and healthcare providers to ensure they sustain the improved medical center.
During his address, Adeola Banjo, the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu North LCDA, emphasized that the provision of the facility along with the maintenance kits would enhance hygiene practices and health services in the region.
"The inauguration of these WASH maintenance kits represents a crucial milestone for us. This indicates clearly that we are heading in the right direction to enhance sanitation and hygiene at our healthcare facilities, which will ultimately benefit the inhabitants of Ikorodu North LCDA," Banjo stated.
The inauguration was completed with an official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between WaterAid Nigeria and Ikorudu North LCDA. This document strengthens their ongoing dedication to maintaining the enhancements achieved at Odo-Nla PHC over the long term.
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