Gov sanwo olu pledges to decongest healthcare service
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According to reports, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to decongest the healthcare service in the state by increasing the number of healthcare facilities and improving the overall healthcare infrastructure.
During a recent visit to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need to improve the healthcare system in the state, citing the increasing population and the need to provide quality healthcare services to the people.
Some of the measures he announced to achieve this goal include:
- Expansion of healthcare facilities: The governor plans to increase the number of healthcare facilities in the state, including primary healthcare centers, secondary healthcare facilities, and tertiary healthcare institutions.
- Improvement of healthcare infrastructure: Sanwo-Olu pledged to upgrade the existing healthcare infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, to ensure they are equipped to provide quality healthcare services.
- Recruitment of healthcare professionals: The governor announced plans to recruit more healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel, to strengthen the healthcare workforce in the state.
- Implementation of digital healthcare solutions: Sanwo-Olu expressed his commitment to implementing digital healthcare solutions, such as telemedicine and electronic health records, to improve healthcare services and reduce waiting times.
- Enhancement of healthcare financing: The governor pledged to improve healthcare financing in the state, including increasing funding for healthcare services and providing financial support to healthcare institutions.
These measures are aimed at addressing the challenges facing the healthcare system in Lagos State, including overcrowding, long waiting times, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure. By decongesting the healthcare service, the governor hopes to improve the overall healthcare experience for residents of the state and reduce the burden on healthcare facilities.