The Oyo State Ministry of Health has officially released the 2024 Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Scorecard to evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess progress in the state’s healthcare sector.
The scorecard dissemination event, which brought together key stakeholders from the healthcare sector, provided a vital platform for measuring performance, identifying gaps, and strengthening service delivery across the state.
Speaking at the event, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, emphasized the significance of the scorecard in identifying sectoral strengths and weaknesses.
The Commissioner said the Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health, remains committed to evidence-based policymaking, strategic healthcare interventions, and improving RMNCAH+N indices to ensure quality healthcare for all residents.
She noted that “the insights from the report would enable the government and stakeholders to develop targeted interventions aimed at improving health outcomes in the state.”
In his opening remarks, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, called on all stakeholders to work collaboratively in achieving the sustainable healthcare vision of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Delivering his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Akintunde Ayinde, stressed the importance of introducing a midterm scorecard to track improvements in planned health interventions. He also appreciated UNICEF, WHO, and other development partners for their continued support in strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.
Additionally, the Ministry launched the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Handbook, a critical resource designed to equip healthcare workers with standardized guidelines for managing childhood illnesses. The handbook aims to enhance early diagnosis, effective treatment, and the reduction of child morbidity and mortality in the state.
During the presentation of the RMNCAH+N Scorecard, the Director of Health Planning, Research, and Statistics, Dr. Abbas Gbolahan, explained that the KPIs and targets used in the report were carefully selected in a previous stakeholder meeting. He emphasized that the agreed-upon indicators were realistic, data-driven, and globally accepted, ensuring the credibility of the findings.
The event was graced by top government officials, health sector leaders, and representatives of international health organizations.
