Kwara State Enhances Healthcare with Major Reforms

Under the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Kwara State is implementing extensive healthcare reforms aimed at improving public health services. The state has been categorized as under-invested for decades, leading to poor healthcare conditions, particularly in rural areas.

The reforms include the renovation of nearly 200 primary healthcare centers, the upgrade of general hospitals, and the establishment of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), which now features the largest intensive care unit in North Central Nigeria. Significant investments have been made in modern diagnostic equipment, including a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine and a 160-slice CT scanner.

Additionally, a new oncology center is being constructed in partnership with ASR Africa to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment. These initiatives aim to restore public confidence in healthcare and reduce the need for patients to seek treatment outside the state.