What Otti administration is doing to address Abia’s healthcare challenges – Official
At the 2025 National Health Dialogue, Abia State reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its healthcare system. Key initiatives include recruiting 771 health workers to address staffing shortages caused by emigration ("japa"), implementing a new Abia State Health Workers Salary Structure (ASHWOSS) to align salaries with federal standards and curb the exodus of health workers, and allocating 15% of the 2026 budget to health. The state is also revitalizing over 200 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) under "Project Ekwueme," upgrading five general hospitals, strengthening teaching hospitals, deploying Emergency Medical Care Staff (EMCS), and expanding community engagement programs. The goal is to improve healthcare delivery, retention, and accessibility across Abia State.
