By Hadiza Ibrahim
Lagos State Government has tasked its health care workers to improve on health care delivery through continuous capacity development and building resilience around the current realities of the workplace.
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, gave this charge at the opening ceremony of a three-day State Continuing Medical Education programme organised by the Ministry of Health for health workers in the State on Tuesday, according to a statement signed by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the Director, Public Affairs of the ministry.
Speaking further, Ogboye explained that the Continuing Medical Education programme themed “Improving Quality of Healthcare Service Delivery” was well thought out to prepare health workers for the realities of the present day and keep them abreast of best practices in the healthcare delivery system.
He also made it known to the press that the Governor Sanwo-Olu led administration in Lagos State recognises the importance of human capital development in the attainment of universal healthcare coverage, adding that Lagos is looking towards developing the capacities of health care workers alongside preserving both the physical and mental health of its health workforce.
“It is quite important that the career is also being cared for because most times we look at health workers as just people who care for other people, but we have come to realise that doctors, nurses and other health workers are just as vulnerable as other members of the society,” he said.
Ogboye noted that the State Government remains committed and determined to ensure best practice in health care delivery and will continue to insist that the environment for the dispensation of medical care should be suitable for the promotion and maintenance of good health.
A Professor of Public Health, Professor Akin Osibogun, who delivered a lecture titled: “Leading and Influencing Positive Changes in the Health Sector,” explained that good leadership in the health sector must be in tune with technological skills, high quality managerial skills and social skills to be able to communicate and interact with stakeholders at all levels.
The Director, Medical Administration, Training and Programmes, Dr. Olufunmilayo Shokunbi explained that the CME programme is a capacity building strategy of the Government targeted at addressing the health needs of caregivers so that they can discharge their duties optimally.
