Osun State’s primary healthcare system is currently experiencing a shortage of manpower, according to findings from a recent report by CheckMyPHC.org.
CheckMyPHC.org, is a platform that aggregates and analyses primary healthcare data nationwide.
According to the report, 73 per cent of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Osun State were operating with zero to one health worker.
The report further revealed that 44 per cent of PHCs across the state operate without a single health worker, leaving a large number of facilities unable to function effectively.
Osun has over 600 PHCs, including about 332 designated as focal centres meant to provide round-the-clock services.
However, the report found that more than 90 per cent of these centres remain severely understaffed and poorly equipped, despite their role as the first point of contact for healthcare delivery, particularly in rural communities.
According to the data, the state currently requires an estimated 9,000 additional health workers to meet basic operational needs.
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