- Lagos Expands Healthcare Access with Takwa Bay PHC Upgrade
- Adeleke identified poor health-seeking behaviour among residents as a key challenge
- The upgraded facility is expected to significantly improve access to healthcare for residents of Takwa Bay and surrounding communities
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step toward achieving universal healthcare access with the commissioning of a renovated and upgraded Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Takwa Bay, Iru-Victoria Island LCDA, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Health District III, Monsurat Adeleke, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that no resident is left behind in accessing quality healthcare services.
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She explained that the initiative is aimed at extending essential medical services to riverine communities, noting that a comprehensive medical outreach was also conducted as part of the commissioning activities.
The outreach featured screenings for hypertension and diabetes, as well as tests for syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, malaria, and urinalysis. Residents also benefited from dental checks, including extractions, blindness prevention screening with free corrective glasses, and prostate cancer screening, among other services.
Adeleke identified poor health-seeking behaviour among residents as a key challenge and urged members of the community to take full advantage of the facility.
In her remarks, the Chairman of Iru-Victoria Island LCDA, Aminat Alabi, said the project reflects the administration’s commitment to improving the well-being of residents.
“As part of this intervention, we have installed a 24-hour solar power system and constructed a four-bedroom en-suite staff quarters. This aligns with our goals of enhancing healthcare service delivery,” she said.
The upgraded facility is expected to significantly improve access to healthcare for residents of Takwa Bay and surrounding communities.
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