- Lagos Receives UNICEF-Donated Healthcare Waste Incinerator to Strengthen Primary Health Care
- Akinwunmi described the donation as a timely and strategic intervention
- Two additional incinerators would be deployed to other areas of Lagos
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), has officially received a healthcare waste incinerator donated by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Eko Hot Blog reports that the equipment, now installed at the Agboyi-Ketu Primary Health Care Centre, marks a major step in promoting safe and environmentally responsible healthcare waste management across the State.
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Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, expressed profound appreciation to UNICEF, describing the donation as a timely and strategic intervention. He highlighted that proper management of infectious and hazardous medical waste is a critical element of primary healthcare delivery.
“This incinerator is not only an investment in safer healthcare service delivery but also a strong reinforcement of our commitment to protecting patients, frontline workers, and the environment,” Dr. Mustafa said.
He noted that the Lagos State Government remains dedicated to building a resilient and efficient primary healthcare system, emphasising ongoing reforms in infection prevention, environmental health safety, and adherence to national healthcare waste management guidelines.
According to Dr. Mustafa, the facility aligns with Lagos State’s broader goals of improving service quality, safety standards, and accountability across all primary healthcare centres. He further stressed the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable health outcomes, recognising UNICEF’s longstanding support in areas such as immunisation, maternal and child health, health data systems, and now healthcare waste management.
Dr. Mustafa assured that the State Government is committed to the proper utilisation, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of the incinerator through staff training, adherence to operational standards, and routine monitoring. He also appreciated the cooperation of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, stressing that community ownership and local government leadership are essential for long-term success.
He added that at least two additional incinerators would be deployed to other areas of Lagos to further strengthen healthcare waste management.
In her remarks, the Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. Mrs. Adunni Adetola Abubakar, welcomed the new facility and pledged the council’s support in ensuring its safety, protection, and upkeep.
She reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery in the community and supporting the adoption of the prototype Primary Health Centre model to improve health outcomes for residents.
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