Treat patients with compassion, professionalism – Oyebanji

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has asked health workers in the state to make the best use of modern equipment provided across government hospitals to deliver healthcare with compassion and uphold the highest level of professional standards.

Oyebanji spoke at the inauguration of the newly renovated and equipped General Hospital, Ifaki Ekiti in commemoration of the third  anniversary of his  administration.

Oyebanji said his government remained committed more than ever to keep raising the standard of healthcare in all the towns and villages in Ekiti, warning against self-medication that could subject citizens to untimely death or infirmity.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Oyebanji, challenged Ekiti residents to take ownership of the health facilities in their domains, protect them from being damaged, support staff and management of the hospitals in line with government vision to achieve a healthy society.

Oyebanji pointed out that the huge investments in the health sector was aimed to make quality healthcare more accessible and effective for the people in rural areas.

“Our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, I urge you to make the best use of this facility and the equipment provided, deliver care with compassion, uphold the highest professional standards and let this new environment inspire excellence”.

The Commissioner for Health and Human Services Dr Oyebanji Filani, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Hospitals’ Management Board, Dr Olasnkanmi Alabi pointed out that administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji has renovated and equipped five General Hospitals in the state to make quality healthcare accessible for the people at the grassroots.

“We have we have about five facilities that has enjoyed this graciousness from His Excellency. We’ve done Ilawe, we’ve done Okeimesi, now we’re in Ifaki and we’ll still be going to some other facilities after this. So we want to appreciate His Excellency for this goodwill, what He has done for us. He has not only renovated, he has equipped hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment”.

The Olufaki of Ifaki Ekiti, Oba John Falore recalled that some months back, when he visited the General Hospital, he was nearly crying, saying that all the units at the health facility was leaking and appreciated the quick response of Governor Oyebanji to their outcry over the poor condition of the hospital.

“We called the government and we were so happy that he responded to our call and the commissioner came the second day and assured us that the hospital will be renovated and fully equipped and as we have it today we can see the situation of the general hospital the need has been transformed”.