OYSHMB Tackles Challenges in Healthcare Service Delivery …As Pharmacy Staff warned against unethical practices like overpricing, non-remittance

…As Stakeholders commit to working together to achieve healthcare goals

The Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board (OYSHMB) has convened a strategic tripartite stakeholders meeting to discuss effectiveness and efficiency in the operation of Fund Managers and Pharmacists within various facilities.

The meeting, which was held at the Ministry of Health Conference Room in Ibadan, brought together the OYSHMB management team led by Chairman Dr. Akin Fagbemi, Pharmacy staff, and Fund Managers who supply drugs to facilities through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.

In his address, The Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi emphasized the administration’s focus on providing qualitative, affordable, and accessible healthcare to Oyo State residents, appreciating stakeholders’ support in achieving this goal.

The Chairman said that the board is preparing a new system where all stakeholders will benefit, covering 44 facilities across the state.

Dr. Fagbemi warned Pharmacy staff against unethical practices like overpricing and non-remittance, urging Fund Managers to settle outstanding debts with the state government.

The meeting concluded with stakeholders committing to work together to achieve the administration’s healthcare goals, aligning with Oyo State’s efforts to upgrade primary healthcare centers and improve healthcare services.

Dignitaries at the event are; OYSHMB Permanent Secretary, Dr. Anifat Ibraheem, Dr. Ganiyu Adebayo, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Alhaji Jamie Busari Director of Personnel, Alhaji AkeemTanimowo, Director of Finance and Account, Mrs. Eyitayo Ayoola, Director of Nursing Services Fund Managers.