The Delta State government has intensified its monitoring and evaluation of public hospitals as part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of healthcare services across the state.
Chairman of the Delta State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Paul Oweh, disclosed this during a recent inspection tour of general hospitals in Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas.
The exercise, he explained, was designed to assess staff performance, facility conditions, and compliance with key state health initiatives, particularly the free maternal health and under-five healthcare schemes.
Speaking with journalists after the visit, Dr. Oweh said the monitoring exercise was a routine measure to ensure hospitals operate in line with established standards while improving patient satisfaction and accountability.
“Our visits are not just about supervision, but about ensuring that service delivery meets the expectations of government and the people.
“We evaluate performance, check compliance with free healthcare programmes, and correct lapses where necessary,” he stated.
Facilities inspected included the general hospitals at Oleh, Owhelogbo, Ozoro, and the Government Hospital Olomoro.
Dr. Oweh expressed satisfaction with the general state of operations but emphasized the need for increased public awareness about government-sponsored health programmes.
“Many patients are already enjoying the free maternal and under-five healthcare schemes, which is a huge relief for families.
“However, we must do more to educate the public so that more people can take advantage of these services,” he added.
Addressing concerns about the functionality of public hospitals, the board chairman affirmed that the state government continues to maintain a pool of highly qualified medical professionals across its healthcare institutions.
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“Delta State hospitals have some of the best-trained consultants and medical officers in the region. Yes, we are facing challenges of limited manpower, but government is taking steps to fill the gaps through fresh recruitments that will soon be approved,” Oweh revealed.
He, however, urged healthcare workers to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties, warning that the excuse of inadequate staffing would not justify negligence or misconduct.
Dr. Oweh lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for prioritizing the health sector, through consistent funding, infrastructural renewal, and procurement of modern medical equipment, describing the governor’s interventions as “a testament to a government genuinely committed to the well-being of its citizens.
“The improvements we see today in hospital facilities and service delivery reflect the governor’s M.O.R.E. Agenda in action providing accessible, quality healthcare for every Deltan,” Oweh concluded.
