Enugu tasks partners on measurable improvements in health outcomes
The Enugu State Government has tasked health partners and stakeholders on translating government policies, investments and strategic plans into measurable improvements in health outcomes meant to uplift residents’ health status.
The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, gave the task on Saturday in Enugu while formally declaring open the 2026 Enugu State Health Sector Joint Annual Review (JAR) Meeting.
Ugwu assured that the state government remained committed in building a stronger, more responsive and resilient health system.
The commissioner called for renewed commitment, accountability and collective action to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
He commended Gov. Peter Mbah for his remarkable commitment to transforming the health sector through sustained investments, reforms and initiatives aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for the people.
Ugwu noted that the meeting provided an important platform for partners and stakeholders to take stock of the implementation of the 2026 Annual Operational Plan, assess progress, identify gaps and bottlenecks.
The commissioner said that the meeting would provide opportunities for agreements on practical actions to accelerate health sector performance.
In a remark, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. George Nwachi, stressed the importance of the review as a mechanism for strengthening accountability, evidence-based decision-making and effective implementation of health programmes.
Nwachi emphasised the need for stakeholders to critically examine achievements and challenges, close identified implementation gaps and develop realistic priorities that would further improve service delivery across the state.
The technical sessions featured the presentation of the 2025 JAR Resolutions by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics of the Ministry of Health, Mrs Ann Oguejiofor, providing a basis for assessing progress on previously agreed actions.
The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Desk Officer, Mrs Uju Ewoh, also presented an update on the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII) initiative.
The State Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Mr Ikechukwu Obodo, presented the validated JAR template to guide the assessment of health sector performance and ensure that the review is anchored on reliable data and measurable indicators.
The outcomes of the two-day critical stakeholders’ meeting would serve as a critical foundation for the development of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan, further advancing Enugu State’s determination to deliver stronger, more efficient and people-centred healthcare services.