Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, Fate roundabout, Ilorin (2026)

20/05/2026

KWSG Conducts Medical Screening for Drivers at Soludero Motor Park

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy living and preventing non-communicable diseases through a regular medical screening exercise.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, dropped the hint in Ilorin during a medical screening organised for drivers at Soludero Motor Park, Ilorin, as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Hypertension Day.

The Commissioner who spoke through the Director, Public Health of the Ministry, Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, explained that the World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 across the world.

She added that the celebration is aimed at creating awareness on the dangers of high blood pressure, encouraging regular medical checks, and promoting early detection and proper management of hypertension.

The Commissioner further said the initiative was organized to safeguard the health of drivers and reduce the growing burden of hypertension among residents.

Dr. El-Imam explained that hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer,” remains one of the leading causes of heart diseases, stroke, kidney failure, and sudden death globally.

She stressed that regular blood pressure checks and healthy lifestyle practices are essential in preventing complications.

The Commissioner assured that the State Government remains committed to strengthening preventive healthcare services and taking health awareness campaigns to communities, parks, and workplaces across the state.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Director, Public Health, Dr. Ajao Kasali urged drivers and members of the public to cultivate the habit of checking their blood pressure regularly, warning that untreated hypertension could lead to sudden death without noticeable symptoms.

He also encouraged residents to embrace healthy diets, regular exercise, reduced salt intake, and routine medical examinations to maintain good cardiovascular health.

The medical outreach featured; free blood pressure checks, health counselling, and sensitisation sessions for drivers and commuters at the motor park.

The Coordinator of Drivers at the park, Mr Aliu Ibrahim commended the Kwara State Government for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful in improving public awareness about hypertension and healthy living.

Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec MOH
08167520513

20/05/2026

KWSG Begins 3-day Workshop on Digital Health Implementation

The Kwara State Government has promised to continue to strengthen healthcare delivery through digital innovation with the commencement of a three-day workshop on the development of a State-Specific Implementation Roadmap for the National Digital Health Initiative.

Speaking at the Opening ceremony, held at Sinclaire Hotel, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi,who represented the Commissioner, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the workshop as a strategic and timely intervention aimed at repositioning the State’s healthcare system through effective digital transformation.

She said the workshop reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes for residents through strategic planning, collaboration, and evidence-based implementation.

According to her, the gathering was not merely a technical exercise, but a critical process that would help translate national health policies, priorities, and commitments into practical actions tailored to the unique realities, opportunities, and challenges of Kwara State.

Dr. El-Imam explained that the implementation roadmap would provide a clear direction for coordinated ex*****on of digital health initiatives, efficient resource mobilization, improved accountability, and measurable impact across the health sector.

She further noted with satisfaction that the healthcare sector continues to evolve rapidly with increasing demands for efficiency, resilience, equity, and sustainable service delivery.

The Commissioner added that the digitalization remains key to achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving access to quality healthcare services for all residents.

Dr.El-Imam also stressed the need to develop a roadmap that is realistic, inclusive, cost-effective, and aligned with national priorities as well as the specific healthcare needs of the State.

She expressed delight at the presence of key stakeholders, technical experts, implementing partners, programme managers, and representatives of relevant institutions, noting that their experiences and expertise would be instrumental in shaping a comprehensive and implementable roadmap capable of delivering lasting impact.

She urged participants to engage actively throughout the workshop by contributing constructively, sharing ideas, and working collaboratively towards identifying priorities, developing actionable strategies, establishing timelines, and creating effective implementation and monitoring mechanisms.

She also appreciated development partners and stakeholders for their continuous technical and financial support towards strengthening the healthcare sector in Kwara State.

The Commissioner further expressed confidence that the workshop would produce a robust, practical, and result-oriented roadmap that would accelerate progress in the State’s health sector.

The Focal Person, National Digital Health Initiative, Dr. Kudirat Lambe, had in her presentation, highlighted the objectives of the workshop to include; reviewing existing state initiatives, frameworks, and guidelines.

She added that the workshop is aimed at assessing Kwara State’s digital health landscape, infrastructure, and maturity level, as well as engaging stakeholders in co-creating a practical and realistic four-year implementation roadmap for the State.

According to her, the roadmap would help translate policies and commitments into practical actions tailored to the peculiar needs and realities of Kwara state while ensuring coordinated implementation, resource mobilization and measurable impact in the health sector

Also speaking, the Director of Finance and Supply of the Ministry, Mrs. Maryam Ishola, implored partners and stakeholders to make meaningful contributions towards the development of a workable implementation plan capable of yielding positive and impactful results.

She said the workshop is expected to strengthen digital healthcare implementation and enhance efficient healthcare service delivery across the State.

Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec MOH
08166520513

19/05/2026

Throwback to the commemoration of World Malaria Day held at Peace Hotel, Tanke, Ilorin, where I delivered the keynote address on ongoing efforts to strengthen malaria control and prevention across Kwara State.

The engagement provided an opportunity to highlight key interventions of the Kwara State Government, including free malaria testing and treatment services, planned distribution of 2 million Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs), Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaigns, and sustained collaboration with development partners towards reducing malaria burden across the state.

I remain grateful to His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, for his unwavering support and commitment to advancing healthcare delivery in Kwara State.

18/05/2026

Throwing it back to when I represented His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Elder Kayode Alabi, at the State Task Force on Abuja Commitment hosted by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency.

The engagement reinforced our collective commitment towards sustaining polio eradication efforts and strengthening routine immunisation across Kwara State through collaboration with stakeholders and development partners such as World Health Organization Nigeria, UNICEF Nigeria and CHIGARI Foundation.

I remain grateful to His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, for his unwavering support and the opportunity to serve our dear state.

16/05/2026

Throwback to the public presentation and launch of the newly branded 2026 edition of the Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition in Nigeria hosted by Her Excellency, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq.

A commendable initiative promoting creativity, education, and youth development across Kwara State.

I am grateful to His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, for the opportunity to serve our dear state.

14/05/2026

Kwara Begins Process for NEMSAS Onboarding

The Kwara State Government has commenced the onboarding process into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) following an entry meeting held on Monday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Ilorin.

The meeting brought together officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Kwara State Ministry of Health to discuss modalities for the successful integration of the State into the national emergency medical response initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare delivery across the country.

Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, described the initiative as timely intervention towards improving emergency medical response services in Kwara State.

Dr. Abdullahi noted that the State Government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare system through strategic partnerships and innovative healthcare programmes capable of improving health outcomes for residents of the State.

He appreciated the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for considering Kwara State for onboarding into the scheme, adding that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has continued to prioritize reforms and investments in the health sector.

Speaking during the meeting, the Team Lead from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Siahnom Fomufod Ruth, said the visit was part of efforts to formally commence the onboarding process of Kwara State into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System.

Mrs. Ruth explained that NEMSAS was established to improve access to prompt and efficient emergency medical services, reduce preventable deaths arising from medical emergencies, road traffic accidents and other life-threatening situations, while ensuring better coordination of ambulance services nationwide.

She stated further that the onboarding process would involve assessment of existing emergency response structures, stakeholders’ engagement, capacity building for relevant personnel, as well as collaboration with the State Government to ensure smooth implementation of the programme.

Also speaking, the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) Chairman, Dr Stephen Arigidi expressed confidence in Kwara State’s readiness to key into the initiative, citing the State Government’s commitment to healthcare development and ongoing efforts at improving access to quality healthcare services for residents.

Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec MOH
08166520513

13/05/2026

Kwara, Jhpiego Strengthen Integrated Healthcare Services Through SBC Training

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening integrated healthcare service delivery across the state in order to promote healthy living and safeguard residents against communicable diseases.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Muhammad Rasheed, made this known on Monday at the opening ceremony of a three-day training workshop organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

She explained that the programme was organized under the Advancing integrated health services delivery for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Communicable Diseases in Nigeria Project.

The training, themed Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), was organised to equip health workers and stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and strategies to improve quality healthcare delivery at Primary Healthcare Centres across the state.

Dr. El-Imam described the programme as timely, impactful, and crucial to the state government’s vision of building more responsive, accessible, and people-oriented healthcare system.

She noted that the present administration remains committed to policies and programmes that will improve access to quality healthcare services, especially for vulnerable groups, adolescents, women, and rural dwellers.

The Commissioner further stressed the importance of integrated healthcare services in tackling communicable diseases and reducing preventable deaths, while also promoting reproductive health and overall community wellbeing.

She commended Jhpiego for partnering with the state government in advancing healthcare delivery and capacity building for health professionals, urging participants to take full advantage of the training by paying close attention to every aspect of the programme.

According to her, the knowledge gained during the workshop would greatly enhance service delivery at healthcare facilities and contribute meaningfully to the attainment of better health outcomes for residents of the state.

Speaking during the workshop, the State Team Lead of Jhpiego, Williams Awotunde, stressed the need for integrated healthcare services for Nigerians accessing care through Primary Healthcare Centres.

He explained that the training was designed to ensure that vulnerable groups, adolescents, and young people have access to comprehensive healthcare services at any Primary Healthcare Centre.

He added that communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, sexually transmitted infections, as well as antenatal care and family planning services are to be given priority.

Awotunde further disclosed that similar programmes are simultaneously taking place in Anambra, Gombe, Ebonyi, and Kwara states, noting that Asa, Moro, and Offa Local Government Areas were carefully selected in Kwara, with five healthcare facilities chosen in each council area for the programme.

Also speaking, the State Health Educator, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Jibril AbdulKarim, identified socio-cultural, physical, economic, and health system barriers as major factors hindering social behavioural change among the people.

He noted that solutions to such barriers must be people-centred through proper understanding of the common beliefs and realities of the people.

In her remarks, the Community Engagement Officer of Jhpiego, Sharon Gabriel, listed six determinants of social behavioural change to include; knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, social norms, emotions, and environmental factors.

She called for positive attitudinal change to encourage acceptance of integrated healthcare services through what she described as the “behavioural change.”

Saad Hamdalat
Press Sec MOH
08166520513

08/05/2026

I feel so grateful, so fulfilled and so blessed to witness the registration and data capturing exercise for 100 scholarship beneficiaries admitted into the Community Midwifery Programme.

This was on a visit to the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, where the Kwara State Ministry of Health registered them under the European Union Strengthening Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (EU-SARAH) Initiative.

The fully-funded scholarship programme is a strategic intervention aimed at increasing the number of skilled birth attendants in Kwara state. This program will change the lives of these young girls, and improve access to quality maternal and child healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities across Kwara State.

We rigorously selected the beneficiaries through a transparent process across several Local Government Areas. They will undergo a two-year Community Midwifery training programme after which they are expected to contribute meaningfully to skilled deliveries within their communities.

During the visit, i inspected key training facilities including classrooms, hostel accommodations, and learning environments to ensure conducive conditions for effective teaching and student welfare.

This initiative reflects the strong commitment of the Kwara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, towards strengthening healthcare delivery through strategic investments and partnerships that boost human resource development.

I commend the European Union in Nigeria SARAH Initiative and their development partners UNFPA for their continued support in building a resilient, responsive, and people-centred health system in Kwara State.

This truly warms my heart. This is impact. Alhamdulillah 😊

07/05/2026

It was a delight and honour to deliver my keynote address at the official flag-off of the rollout of a free long-acting HIV prevention injection in Kwara State, held at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin.

The introduction of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), marks a significant milestone in our HIV response. It provides a more convenient and effective alternative to daily oral prevention, particularly for individuals at substantial risk of HIV infection.

In my remarks, I noted that while Kwara State Government has made commendable progress in expanding access to HIV testing and treatment, gaps remain in prevention, especially among key and vulnerable populations. This intervention is therefore a critical step towards closing those gaps and accelerating progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

The rollout also addresses stigma often associated with daily medication, offering a more discreet option that supports adherence and improves access to preventive services.

I encouraged eligible residents to take advantage of this free service available at designated public health facilities across the state, while also emphasising the need to continue other preventive measures.

This initiative aligns with national priorities and reinforces Kwara State’s position as one of the pilot states leading the adoption of innovative, evidence-based approaches to HIV prevention.

I acknowledge and appreciate our valued partners, including Society for Family Health, Nigeria, and other implementing partners for their sustained support and collaboration in strengthening HIV prevention and control efforts in the state.

I appreciate His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, for his leadership and sustained commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing public health outcomes in Kwara State.

06/05/2026

It was an honour to deliver my keynote address at the commemoration of World Malaria Day held at Peace Hotel, Tanke, Ilorin.

In line with this year’s theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” I highlighted ongoing efforts of the Kwara State Government in strengthening malaria control, including sustained free malaria testing and treatment services across selected public health facilities, provision of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits, Artemether-Lumefantrine for uncomplicated cases, and IV Artesunate for severe malaria.

I also announced the planned distribution of 2 million Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs) across all 16 Local Government Areas, as well as the upcoming Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SPAQ) campaign for children aged 3–59 months beginning June 2026.

I further noted the state’s progress in malaria prevention, including the distribution of Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine for prevention in pregnancy across over 350 public health facilities, achieved through sustained collaboration with key development partners such as the World Health Organization, the Global Fund, and other implementing partners supporting malaria control efforts in the state.

These achievements reflect the sustained commitment of the Kwara State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, whose continued support and strategic investments in the health sector have significantly strengthened malaria control efforts and improved health outcomes across the state.

I sincerely appreciate His Excellency for his unwavering commitment and for the opportunity to serve our dear state.

Together, we remain focused on eliminating malaria and building a healthier Kwara State.

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