Amby Uneze in Owerri
The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has vowed to legislative processes aimed at reviving health care delivery system and expressed commitment tackle maternal and infant mortality across Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) if elected Senator in the 2027 general elections.
Prince Madumere, the Imo East Senatorial Candidate, under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) made this known while interacting with newsmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
The American trained technocrat lamented the unnecessary loss of mothers and newborns as a preventable situation that can no longer be left unchecked in a zone blessed with abundant human resources.
He said, “Every mother in our rural communities deserves qualitative, affordable, accessible, healthcare delivery system. No woman should face danger while delivering a baby. Every life matters and we are going to work assiduously to fix the health sector in Owerri Zone."
According to him, the Nigeria global index rating in this respect needs urgent attention, as more should be done, so as to ameliorate the situation.
Prince Madumere, the paradigm shift advocate, revealed that issues such as shortage of primary healthcare facilities, shortage of professional birth personnel, inadequate emergency obstetric care, and restricted access to antenatal and postnatal services, will be addressed frontally when elected as Senator in 2027 general elections.
Madumere, however, highlighted that his international exposure gave insight into world best medical practice. He submitted that same would be replicated in Imo East as soon as he assumes office, by the special Grace of God.
He said “As someone with international exposure and experience, I am abreast with the health care needs of my people. I appreciate the fact that health is wealth and every development revolves around health. Together, we will create the conductive environment where the health of the citizenry occupies prime position."
The human capital development expert, submitted that upgrading and equipping Primary Healthcare Centres and prioritising the renovation and equipping of functional primary healthcare centre in every ward would be given adequate attention.
He indicated that constant training and retention of professional health personnel would be on a constant basis. While paying adequate attention in the equipment of nurses, and rural health workers for maximum productivity.
Prince Madumere, explained that the Journey of Grace, blueprint is all encompassing and conversant with the heart beat of the people .
"I call on the electorate, Stakeholders and the entire citizens of Owerri zone, to develop positive mind set and jump into this train which is heading to the right destination, where our heart desires will be delivered speedily. I Prince Eze Madumere has done it before and set to rekindle same as a new Owerri Zone is possible, by the Special Grace of God."
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