Enugu Commits To Strengthening Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal Healthcare Services
The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health (SRMNH) services in healthcare facilities in the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, gave the reassurance on Friday in an address at a stakeholders’ meeting for the dissemination of findings from the SRMNH Mid-line Assessment Survey in Enugu.
The meeting, supported by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), provided an opportunity to review progress, identify gaps and chart practical strategies for improving access to quality and sustainable health services for women and newborns.
Ugwu commended CHAI for conducting the SRMNH Mid-line Assessment in the state.
He described the initiative as an important step towards building a stronger and more resilient health commodity market capable of supporting sustained delivery of SRMNH services.
The commissioner appreciated Gov. Peter Mbah for creating a conducive environment for health-sector programmes and interventions to thrive across the state.
He stressed that the Mbah-led administration’s continued investment in the health sector, noting that the governor’s commitment had continued to drive improvements in healthcare infrastructure and service delivery.
“Soon, the state’s 300-bed Enugu International Hospital will commence operations, and it is another significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Enugu State,” he said.
Earlier, the Reproductive Health Coordinator in the Enugu State Ministry of Health, Dr Douglas Nwagbo, outlined the objectives of the meeting, stressing the importance of examining the mid-line findings.
Nwagbo advocate that policymakers should use the evidence generated to guide future interventions and strengthen SRMNH outcomes.
The coordinator, who provided explanation to the assessment,, noted that implementation focuses on four key areas: coordination, data-system strengthening, products and supply chain, and product introduction.
These components, he explained, were designed to address critical system gaps and improve the availability and accessibility of essential commodities required for quality reproductive, maternal and neonatal health services.
Highlights of the meeting included presentation of the SRMNH mid-line assessment findings; highlighting key areas requiring sustained attention, including human resources for health, equipment and essential consumables.
The discussions at the meeting also examined SRMNH services delivery and health infrastructure, with stakeholders reviewing existing strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement.
The meeting marked an important step in strengthening the state’s health system and ensuring that women, mothers and newborns have sustained access to quality and essential healthcare services.
