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Anambra State Govt Reassures Of Sustainable Health Intervention Programmes

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By Samantha Allen
Published: October 22, 2021 | 5:38 AM GMT

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala says that the Obiano administration had done well in healthcare, especially in laying the foundation for sustainability.

Speaking in Awka, Dr Okpala explained that the goal of the present administration was to make the State a medical tourist haven, noting that significant impact has already been made.

According to Dr Okpala healthcare without a systemic approach to solving healthcare problems, would not achieve any result, noting that the six building blocks of a good healthcare delivery system include, availability of essential medication, Healthcare financing, Workforce, Data management, Service delivery, Governance and leadership, noting that healthcare financing to be one of the most important in the six building blocks of achieving good healthcare service delivery.

According to him, Anambra is focused on healthcare financing and one of the first states in Nigeria to organize studies in 2018 on health financing, which helped the state to set up a Health Insurance Agency ASHIA.

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.