Lagos State Health District III has commissioned the Adesalu Primary Healthcare Centre in Onosa, Ibeju-Lekki, as part of its efforts to expand access to quality primary healthcare services across communities within the district.
Epe Insights reports that the commissioning further demonstrates the commitment of Lagos State Health District III to bringing essential healthcare closer to residents while strengthening community-based healthcare delivery.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke, described the facility as an important addition to the district’s healthcare network.
Adeleke said the centre would support a more inclusive healthcare system by providing essential services to residents within Onosa and neighbouring communities.
She noted that the facility would contribute to maternal and child healthcare while providing households with access to reliable primary healthcare services.
The Adesalu Primary Healthcare Centre will provide antenatal care for pregnant women as part of its maternal healthcare services.
The centre will also provide child immunisation to support preventive healthcare and promote healthy development among children.
Other services at the facility will include family planning, nutrition counselling and primary treatment for common health conditions.
According to the Health District III, these services are expected to make basic healthcare more accessible to residents within the community.
The facility will also serve as an important point for early medical attention and preventive healthcare.
Pregnant women will have access to antenatal services closer to their homes, while children will benefit from routine immunisation services.
Residents will also receive health information and professional guidance on family planning and nutrition.
The Health District III has also established referral links between the facility and 24-hour healthcare facilities.
Patients requiring services beyond the capacity of the primary healthcare centre will therefore be referred to appropriate facilities for further treatment.
Adeleke said the referral arrangement would support continuity of care for patients requiring higher levels of medical attention.
The Permanent Secretary further charged healthcare workers at the facility to maintain high clinical standards.
She emphasised the importance of confidentiality and patient dignity in the delivery of healthcare services.
Adeleke urged healthcare workers to treat every patient with professionalism and respect.
She also called on community leaders, traditional rulers and residents to support the facility.
The Permanent Secretary encouraged residents to utilise the services provided by the centre and help safeguard the infrastructure.
She noted that community ownership would be important to the sustainability of the healthcare facility.
The Health District III also encouraged stakeholders to work with healthcare workers to promote awareness and effective utilisation of available services.
The commissioning brought attention to the role of Lagos State Health District III in coordinating healthcare services and strengthening primary healthcare within its coverage area.
The district’s intervention at Adesalu is expected to complement existing healthcare facilities serving residents across Ibeju-Lekki.
The facility also provides another point through which residents can access basic healthcare services without travelling long distances.
Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Engr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, highlighted the contribution of the local government to the project.
Olowa said the council supported the equipping of the facility to make it fully functional and ready to provide healthcare services to residents.
The local government’s contribution complements the work of Lagos State Health District III in ensuring that the facility can deliver essential primary healthcare services.
The collaboration also highlights the importance of cooperation between state health authorities and local government administrations in strengthening healthcare delivery.
For Lagos State Health District III, the Adesalu facility adds another community-level healthcare point to its network.
The centre is expected to support healthcare delivery for residents of Onosa and surrounding communities.
Its services will cover maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, family planning, nutrition counselling and routine treatment.
The facility will also provide a pathway for residents requiring higher levels of medical care to access appropriate referral facilities.
The Health District III has continued to emphasise the importance of primary healthcare as a first point of contact for residents.
Primary healthcare facilities provide opportunities for preventive services, early medical consultations and health education.
The Adesalu centre is expected to contribute to these objectives within its catchment communities.
Adeleke also urged traditional institutions and community leaders to help promote the facility and encourage residents to make proper use of its services.
She further encouraged stakeholders to protect the centre’s infrastructure and support healthcare workers.
For residents, the commissioning provides an additional opportunity to access essential healthcare services closer to their communities.
The facility is expected to strengthen access to primary healthcare while complementing the wider healthcare system within Lagos State Health District III.
The Health District III’s involvement in the project also reinforces its role in bringing healthcare services closer to communities across its area of responsibility.
As the Adesalu Primary Healthcare Centre begins operations, continued cooperation among the Health District III, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, healthcare workers, traditional institutions and residents will remain important.
The commissioning therefore marks another step by Lagos State Health District III towards expanding community-based healthcare services and improving access to essential medical care.
