Primary health care has been described as the bedrock of the wellbeing of the people in any society and the foundation for universal health coverage especially as it concerns women, children and the elderly.
First Lady of Ogun state, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun stated this at the sensitization meeting organized by the Ogun state Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with the Office of the First for the wives of the Local government chairmen in the state on "Improving the welfare status of children under-5 years and women of child bearing age", held at the Mitros Hall, GRA, Ibara, Abeokuta.
Mrs. Abiodun, represented by wife of the member of the Ogun state House of Assembly, representing Odeda Local Government,
Dr. (Mrs), Yinka Elemide, said, programs like ante-natal care, immunization and nutrition, when effective, are indicators of progress towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals adding that a Primary Health Care led approach would also help communities maximise the distribution of health and wellbeing by focusing on the needs of children.
Mrs. Abiodun explained that the meeting was a critical component of ensuing that the health and nutrition needs of children in the state were met, in the lead up to the upcoming Vitamin A supplementation program noting that it was also to empower the Chairpersons to be Ambassadors of nutrition and health.
"As wives of public officials, you are the mothers in your communities. You are influential and can help guide mothers to make the right decisions concerning their families and their children.
"I am therefore encouraging you to use the information that you learn from here today to be our advocates in your various local government areas by sharing the benefits of nutrition and specifically of Vitamin A." She added.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker in her goodwill message, enjoined the Chairpersons to take the campaign down to their respective areas not leaving the rural communities out.
She reiterated the government's commitment to the wellbeing of the children by providing the necessary care and support to the primary health sector.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, Coordinator of the Chairpersons and wife of the Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government, Mrs. Olusola Gazal, appreciated the First Lady and management of the PHCB for organizing the meeting promising to take the campaign to their various areas and continue to support the present administration in their capacities.
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