LagosToday can report that the coverage and impact of Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in the state have significantly broadened over the last four years under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Once subject to criticism for neglect and inadequate services, local health centers in communities are now receiving accolades and commendations for significant improvements.
This was evident when Dr. Simi, under the Twitter handle @Simisola10, inquired if anyone had utilized a local primary healthcare center in Nigeria.
The medical practitioner wrote on the microblogging app, “Do you even know that there is or should be one near you? What was your experience?
“healthcare must be accessible to everyone, irrespective of socioeconomic status.
You should be treated with kindness, and the care should be good quality.
I went to my local PHC in Lagos, and this was my experience” She added,
She goes ahead to share her experience as a patient at the Ilera Eko PHC.
The clerk booked me immediately
Registration N500
The clerk discussed Insurance (Ilera Eko) with me but didn’t tell me how to sign up.
The Nurse took my vitals, and I saw the doctor within 8 minutes of registration.
I left with a prescription, forms for investigation and a follow-up plan.
All within 15 minutes.” She said,
Her post has since received scores of accounts of individuals who have benefitted from the PHCs across Lagos.
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Ladun @Ladunde wrote, “Healthcare system in @followlasg has tremendously improved. I can testify to this personally. If other states can replicate it, it will be a good outing for the national healthcare sector”
‘Kidan @Kidanfadese wrote, “PHC should be the first point of call except for emergencies. Also, Lagos state is doing a great job with the health insurance Ilera Eko, the family package is quite affordable.”
Kafayatadeoye @Kafayatadeoye1 wrote, “Well done 👍 @simisola10 .
Most of the LG/LCDA in Lagos state has Health center in there ward and a flagship PHC as headquarter of all the PHC’s and the flagship’s operates for 24 hours with doctors on duty 24/7.
Dr. Tosin Harriman @Harriman wrote, “The way those nurses there looked at my Daughter they were the laboratory tests themselves. They knew what the problem was. Under two minutes we were done and in three hours the your young lady rallied. Thank you primary health care”
Ibrahim Folarin @highbee92 wrote, “Lagos is still the only State as far as i know that has a semblance of working PHCs”
Ayodele @Ayodele1son wrote, “The health care in Lagos works well, I used it once when a mail pierced through my leg, the pharmacy I went to referred me to health centre, I was well welcome and treated well, I did not pay a dime, I was only told to buy a book as card for 100 Naira, treatment was free.”
Lagos was recently announced as the 8th African city with an outstanding healthcare system, thanks to substantial investments by the Sanwo-Olu administration. While this achievement highlights the administration’s commitment to public health, the governor has confirmed that there will still be more.
However, ensuring the success of the healthcare system goes beyond availability; active utilization is crucial. The public is encouraged to make optimal use of the now-accessible Primary Health Care systems and facilities within the state. This call to action aims to spread the benefits of healthcare investments across the community, fostering a healthier and more resilient population in Lagos.