The Edo State Ministry of Health has organized a four-day leadership and capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing healthcare systems and strategic planning across the state.
Themed “Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative: Leadership, Health Systems Strengthening, and Planning Workshop,” the event brought together health leaders and managers from various Local Government Areas to explore new strategies for improving healthcare delivery.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Stanley Ehiarimwian, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry—representing the Commissioner for Health—emphasized the importance of the workshop in preparing healthcare managers for the 2026 Annual Operational Plan.
He noted that the training is designed to equip participants with practical tools to rethink and improve Edo State’s health systems. A key feature of the workshop is the introduction of a new web-based dashboard aimed at promoting transparency, enhancing data collection, and supporting more efficient planning.
Dr. Ehiarimwian reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes and creating a more responsive healthcare system for all residents.
Participants described the training as timely and impactful, stating that it broadened their understanding of health planning and sparked interest in further capacity development in the days ahead.
