Oluwatobi Adu 
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, George Ugwu
Enugu, Nigeria – Health stakeholders in Enugu State are using findings from a midline assessment to identify gaps in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services and guide further improvements in healthcare delivery.
The stakeholders reviewed the findings of the SRMNH Mid-line Assessment Survey at a meeting in Enugu on Friday, organised with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). The assessment focused on key areas affecting service delivery, including human resources, equipment, essential commodities and health-system capacity. Enugu Stakeholders Seek Data-Driven Reforms for Women’s Health
Enugu State Commissioner for Health George Ugwu said the findings would help strengthen planning and improve the availability of essential health commodities.
He also highlighted ongoing investments by the state government to improve healthcare infrastructure, including the planned opening of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital.
“Soon, the state’s 300-bed Enugu International Hospital will commence operations, and it is another significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Enugu State,” Ugwu said.
The state’s reproductive health coordinator, Douglas Nwagbo, said interventions had focused on four areas: stronger coordination, improved data systems, more reliable supply chains and the introduction of new commodities to address critical shortages.
Participants at the meeting examined the survey findings to identify areas where existing services were performing well and where further investment or intervention was required.
The stakeholders said the use of data from the assessment would help guide future interventions aimed at improving access to reproductive, maternal and newborn health services across the state.
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