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Welcome to the About Us page of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency. Learn more about who we are, our mission, vision, team, core values, objectives, functions, what we do, and the latest news.
As the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, our mandate is clear and unwavering: to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary health care services to all residents of Edo State.
Excellence:
We are dedicated to achieving excellence in all our endeavors. We set ambitious goals, monitor our performance, and strive for continuous improvement to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and communities.
Customer Focus:
Our customers are our top priority. We listen to their needs, concerns, and feedback, and we actively engage with them to ensure that our services are responsive to their preferences and expectations. We are committed to building strong, trusting relationships with our customers based on mutual respect, transparency, and open communication.
Reliability:
We understand the importance of reliability in health care delivery. Our patients and stakeholders rely on us to provide consistent, dependable, and timely services. We adhere to strict standards and protocols to ensure the reliability and consistency of our operations, and we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of those we serve.
Clinical Quality:
Clinical quality is fundamental to our mission of improving health outcomes. We adhere to evidence-based practices, clinical guidelines, and standards of care to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness of our clinical interventions. We invest in ongoing training, supervision, and quality assurance mechanisms to uphold clinical excellence across our facilities.
Service Quality:
Service quality is essential to delivering a positive patient experience. We are committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care to every individual who seeks our services. We strive to create welcoming and supportive environments where patients feel valued, heard, and cared for. We continuously evaluate and improve our service delivery processes to enhance the overall quality of care provided to our patients.
Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our work.
Professionalism: We strive for excellence in service delivery and maintain a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Compassion: We approach our work with empathy and sensitivity, prioritizing the well-being of individuals and communities.
Equity: We advocate for fair and inclusive access to health services, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Collaboration: We foster partnerships and teamwork, recognizing the value of collective efforts in achieving our goals.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, transparently reporting on our performance and progress.
Enhancing access to primary health care services for all residents of Edo State by expanding the coverage and reach of our health facilities and programs.
Improving the quality of primary health care services through training, capacity building, and the adoption of best practices and standards.
Strengthening health systems and infrastructure by investing in facilities, equipment, information systems, and human resources.
Promoting community participation and empowerment by engaging with local stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, and civil society organizations.
Ensuring sustainability and efficiency in service delivery by optimizing resource allocation, promoting innovation, and leveraging partnerships and collaborations.
Planning and Management:
EDSPHCDA is responsible for setting up state targets and developing evidence-based and integrated operational plans for primary healthcare services. This involves determining the prevention, treatment, and care services needed in alignment with national priorities. Through careful planning and management, the Agency ensures that healthcare services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Coordination:
The Agency plays a significant role in coordinating the activities of Local Government Health Authorities (LGHAs) within Edo State. By providing coordination and alignment of primary healthcare activities with state priorities, EDSPHCDA prevents duplication of efforts and minimizes gaps in service delivery.
This coordination maximizes the utilization of available resources and supports the development of patient referral care networks across all levels of the primary healthcare system.
Community Participation:
The Agency recognizes the importance of community participation in primary healthcare. EDSPHCDA monitors the performance of Ward Development Committees (WDC) and other community support groups. By encouraging active community participation, the Agency promotes the involvement of local communities in decision-making processes related to their healthcare needs. This participatory approach ensures that healthcare services are tailored to meet the specific needs and priorities of the community.
Financial and Resource Allocation:
EDSPHCDA ensures the accountability of all stakeholders involved in primary healthcare by monitoring resources, activities, and results. The Agency oversees the proper allocation and utilization of financial resources to support primary healthcare services. By promoting transparency and accountability, EDSPHCDA aims to optimize the use of resources and ensure that they are effectively utilized to benefit the residents of Edo State.
Human Resource Development:
The Agency is actively involved in the recruitment, training, and deployment of qualified healthcare personnel to Primary Healthcare Centres. This ensures that communities have access to skilled professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Technicians, Community Health Extension Workers etc.
Healthcare Service Delivery:
EDSPHCDA coordinates and delivers a wide range of essential healthcare services at the Primary care level including community-based, facility-based, outreach, and referral services. These services include general medical consultations, immunizations, ante-natal care, family planning, maternal & child health services, disease surveillance, prevention & control, health promotion activities, community participation, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
To maintain a high standard of care, the Agency conducts regular supervision and assessment of primary healthcare health facilities and services to ensure that they meet established standards and quality guidelines. Through regular supervision, EDSPHCDA monitors the performance of healthcare facilities and identifies areas for improvement. They also monitor the availability of equipment, essential drugs, and supplies while promoting adherence to best practices.
Health Information System: EDSPHCDA oversees the collection, analysis, and utilization of health data to inform evidence-based decision-making. This enables the Agency to identify health trends, prioritize interventions, and measure the impact of health programs.
Immunization: We administer vaccines to protect against preventable diseases, including measles, polio, tetanus, hepatitis, and tuberculosis, among others.
Maternal and Child Health Care: We provide antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, postnatal care, and child health services to ensure safe pregnancies, deliveries, and healthy outcomes for mothers and children.
Family Planning: We offer counseling, education, and a range of contraceptive methods to enable individuals and couples to make informed decisions about family planning and reproductive health.
Nutrition Support: We promote breastfeeding, micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition education to address malnutrition and promote healthy growth and development, particularly among infants, young children, and pregnant and lactating women.
Disease Prevention and Control: We conduct surveillance, testing, treatment, and prevention activities to control communicable diseases, including malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, diarrheal diseases, respiratory infections, and neglected tropical diseases, as well as non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.
