Mirian Gom 
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government approves a partnership with US-based QANTUS Medical Foundation to train healthcare workers across the state as part of sweeping sector reforms.
Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu announced the decision on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Alex Otti.
“The governor approves this collaboration to drive a healthcare culture change and ensure best practices in service delivery,” Kanu says.
He reveals that the Ministry of Health will also operationalise 53 fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centres under Project Ekwueme, aimed at strengthening grassroots healthcare.
Kanu adds that the Abia Q2 Health Pilot Project has commenced in selected hospitals and PHCs, while the Paediatric Association of Nigeria schedules its 2027 Annual General Meeting in Abia, describing it as recognition of the state’s health reforms.
The commissioner says the measles and rubella vaccination campaign concludes with 96 per cent coverage, surpassing the 95 per cent national target.
Commissioner for Health Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche says QANTUS experts will train doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health workers.
“They support health systems by helping workers adopt behaviours and skills that improve communication and patient outcomes,” Uche explains.
He urges parents to vaccinate their children, assuring that vaccines remain safe and properly preserved.
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