Niger Assembly has made a significant move towards enhancing the quality of healthcare in the state by passing a bill that regulates the minimum operational standards for healthcare facilities.
This decision was reached after a comprehensive report was presented by the chairman of the House Standing Committee on Health, Nutrition and Primary Health Care, Umar Nasir.
The bill aims to establish minimum standards for healthcare facilities in Niger State, adopting globally recognized healthcare facility regulatory codes as care standards.
This move is expected to prioritize the well-being of the state’s citizens.
The Ministry of Health will be empowered to conduct periodic checks to ensure that existing and potential healthcare facilities comply with the established principles.
The passage of the bill into law by the Niger Assembly is a significant milestone, emphasizing the importance of quality healthcare in Niger State.
Speaker Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji commended the committee’s efforts, highlighting the significance of this legislation in improving healthcare standards in the state.
This development is particularly important, given the challenges faced by Niger State in implementing the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) policy.
According to a report, the state has made progress in implementing PHCUOR, but still faces challenges such as inadequate funding, incomplete repositioning of primary health care staff, and lack of effective functioning of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA) board.
The passage of this bill demonstrates the state’s commitment to addressing these challenges and improving the overall quality of healthcare in Niger State.
Follow Bsgistnews.com for more…
