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DTSG Inaugurates State Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (SEMTC)

As part of a broader initiative to enhance statewide access to emergency care services, consistent with the MORE Agenda of His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State government has formally established the State Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (SEMTC), headed by Dr Valentine Eziashi.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, inaugurated the committee on behalf of the State government, stating that the SEMTC will play a crucial role in coordinating, monitoring, and ensuring the efficiency, accountability, and quality of the Delta State Emergency Ambulance Service, thereby ensuring citizens’ access to prompt and life-saving medical attention during emergencies.

He reaffirmed that the primary goal is to reduce preventable deaths by ensuring a swift, reliable, and well-coordinated response system is in place to assist citizens when needed most, under the Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn care and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn care platform. Additionally, he mentioned that this service is available to a minimum of 25 secondary health facilities, apart from the five pilot hospitals, namely Central Hospital Warri, Sapele, Agbor, Ughelli, and Asaba Specialist Hospital.

Onojaeme, in his concluding remarks, exhorted all committee members to carry out this responsibility with excellence and integrity, as he expressed his appreciation to all members for accepting to serve in this capacity.

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Delta State Government Revamp 150 Health Centres, Boost Healthcare Delivery

The Delta State Government says it has embark on a major initiative to improve healthcare delivery in the state, with the first phase of renovation of 150 Health Centres and two-bedroom units out of 441 centres across the state.

Dr. Onojaeme emphasized that well-equipped Health Centres are key to solving 80% of health challenges in the state.

The Health Commissioner lauded the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for his commitment to improving the health sector, describing the Governor as a good listener and detribalized Deltan.

He assured the Health Fellows of the Governor’s commitment to improving the health sector and highlighted the state’s support for Local Governments with over 200 health workers.

The Commissioner encouraged the Health Fellows to relay back to the Ministry whenever they face challenges in carrying out their duties, even as he promised to organize a meeting between the Fellows and Executive Secretaries from the 25 LGAs to bridge the disconnect between them.

Earlier, Benko Ani, a Health Fellow from Warri South West, who spoke on behalf of others, had raised concerns about some of their challenges including non-inclusiveness in government health activities and appealed for training.

In vote of thanks, Obanyagbor David appreciated the Commissioner and the Delta State Government for the opportunity to partner with stakeholders in ensuring quality healthcare delivery.