From Sola Ojo, Abuja
In a bid to strengthen primary healthcare delivery, the Kaduna South Local Government has formally welcomed newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) medical doctors to serve across its Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs).
The LG also launched a toll-free health feedback and emergency line.
Speaking at a public town hall meeting on health, the Chairman, Kaduna South Local Government, Rayyan Hussein, described the initiative as a major step in ensuring responsive, accessible, and people-centred healthcare in the area.
“This meeting marks another milestone in our collective journey towards strengthening healthcare.
“Our engagement with NYSC doctors is more than just deployment, it is a partnership to save lives”, he said.
Hon. Hussein emphasised that the incoming NYSC doctors were critical reinforcements to the local health workforce and urged them to serve with passion and empathy.
“You are not just corps members, you are joining communities that value care. Your service will leave a lasting impact”, he told the corps doctors.
In addition to welcoming the NYSC doctors, the event also featured the launch of a toll-free line for health emergencies and feedback.
The line, according to the Chairman, was a part of the council’s open governance initiative aimed at enhancing accountability and ensuring citizen voices are heard in the health sector.
Hussein acknowledged the support of the Kaduna State Government under Governor Uba Sani, noting that the SUSTAIN Agenda has continued to inspire local reforms and investments in health and human capital.
He also appreciated the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, Kaduna South Health Authority, and partner organisations for their collaboration in improving health outcomes in his local council.
“Our goal is a healthier Kaduna South where no woman dies giving life, where every child is immunised, and where quality care is not a privilege but a right”, he stated.
The town hall, attended by traditional leaders, development partners, civil society stakeholders, and community members, served as a platform for the local government to interface with citizens on healthcare delivery and introduce new channels for public engagement.
