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Funke Okunnubi (not her real name), a Community Health Extension Worker at the Comprehensive PHC in Iwara, remarked wryly, “There’s nothing comprehensive about the PHC.” With just 2 beds spread across 3 wards, 3 CHEWs, and a chronic shortage of medical supplies, providing even basic services is a struggle. 🏥 “We often lack the necessary supplies and have to ask patients to return later. Referrals are rare unless cases are severe. In the past year, we've referred only 3 cases, all involving complicated childbirths,” Okunnubi explained. The situation is even grimmer at the Ajebamidele PHC, where there are no health workers on-site. Itunnu Ibidapo, a local patient, noted that the community had to hire a nurse for occasional visits. “What’s the point of a PHC in such a bad state without doctors or nurses? The community steps in, but without regular pay, the nurse can’t fully commit. Still, it's better than having no one,” Ibidapo added. The conditions at these PHCs highlight a critical healthcare crisis in Osun State, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention and support. #HealthcareCrisis #OsunPHCs #CommunityHealthcare #PublicHealth #OsunState For a deeper insight into the challenges of accessing healthcare in Osun State, read this comprehensive report by Africa Data Hub, authored by Blessing Oladunjoye Read more: https://bit.ly/3x0uFHb
