The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Health Secretariat says it remains committed to the well-being of residents of the nation’s capital. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, stated this on Monday at an event marking the 2026 World Health Day. The programme, organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, had the theme: “Together for Health, Stand with Science.” Fasawe, represented by the Acting Executive Secretary of the FCT Primary Health Care Board, Dr Ruqayya Wamakko, also unveiled a telehealth platform designed to strengthen primary healthcare services and expand access.

She said the FCT would continue to deliver healthcare through emergency response systems, maternal health support such as Mama Kits, safer roads and cleaner energy initiatives. (NAN) According to her, the interventions are life-impacting decisions aimed at bringing healthcare closer to residents. “When a mother has to travel long distances to see a doctor, when a farmer delays care because of transport costs, or when a child’s illness worsens because help is far away, that is where health systems fail,” she said. Fasawe explained that the new solar-powered, satellite-enabled teleconsultation clinics would allow residents to access care within their communities.

“This is science working for the people and strengthening primary healthcare,” she added. The WHO FCT State Coordinator, Dr Jibrin-Alkassim Musa, said many health gains in Africa were driven by scientific progress, innovation and collaboration. He noted that African scientists and institutions played key roles in addressing major health challenges, including Ebola and COVID-19. He called on international partners to support African-led research and expand access to technology through equitable partnerships. (NAN)