Wesley University VC Advocates for Community Health Funding

Prof. Sundai Obeka, the Vice Chancellor of Wesley University in Ondo Town, Ondo State, called on government stakeholders to commit more resources to community health development in Nigeria.

Speaking at the inaugural international conference on community health, which commenced on Tuesday and is set to conclude on Friday, Obeka highlighted that the community health sector requires significant government attention to better reflect national budget allocations. The conference, themed "Community Health in a Globalized Society: Prospects and Challenges," aims to address urgent needs in the sector, particularly in rural areas.

Obeka noted the crucial role played by the Community Health Practitioners Council of Nigeria and its agencies in transforming rural communities. The conference attracted participants from across Nigeria and international communities, focusing on advancing research, training, and innovation in primary healthcare.

Dr. Bashir Idri, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, commended the university for hosting the conference and pledged to strengthen collaboration with Wesley University in training community health practitioners.