The Chairperson of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Uchenna Ogalla, has said that residents underutilise the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the council area.
According to a statement from his media aide, Sydney Eze, Mr Ogalla stated this during the launch of the Igbo-Eze North Primary Healthcare Support Initiative, held at the council secretariat on Friday.
The initiative is aimed at improving primary healthcare services in the council area.
Mr Ogalla said he became aware of the low usage of the health facilities during a recent discussion with the Executive Secretary of Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku.
Ms Ani-Osheku, a medical doctor, attended the launch of the initiative, among other dignitaries.
“I have had to talk to her many times, and while we were talking, I realised that we are underutilising our primary healthcare facilities,” the council chairperson said.
He also lamented the closure of many…
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