The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament, Hadja Ibrahima, today, emphasised the critical role of the region’s parliament in addressing the challenges of healthcare and education in West Africa.
Ibrahima stated this at the delocalised meeting of the Joint Committee on Health, Education, Science and Culture, Committee on Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Committee on Industry and the Private Sector on the theme ‘Promoting health services and education in West Africa: the role of the ECOWAS Parliament” today in Conakry, Guinea She pointed out the persistent issues of limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and health disparities that plague many West African nations.
The speaker urged member states to strengthen local health systems, improve access to care, and integrate health education into school curricula ECOWAS plays a crucial role in coordinating health policies within its Member States.
The latter continually face the challenges of limited resources, inadequate healthcare infrastructures, health disparities, epidemic management, coordination between countries and training of healthcare professionals he urged member states to strengthen local health systems, improve access to care, and integrate health education into school curricula.
It is in response to these challenges, which require continued focus and concerted efforts on the part of governments, non-governmental organisations and international partners, that this joint committee will endeavour to reflect on and formulate relevant recommendations aimed at strengthening local health systems, improving access to care and promoting community health,” the speaker said.
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