The Plateau State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the healthcare system through science-driven policies and interventions aimed at improving service delivery, health outcomes, and overall system efficiency.
Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, said this on Tuesday in Jos while briefing the press to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day, themed “Together for Health: Stand with Science.”
Baamlong said the state’s adoption of science-based health strategies has strengthened primary healthcare and advanced digital health reporting, with all 207 wards transitioning from paper records to digital systems.
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He added that health system planning and coordination have improved through a unified operational work plan, aligning all health agencies under one framework to enhance efficiency and accountability.
The commissioner also said that public health leadership and governance have been strengthened, boosting disease surveillance, increasing healthcare access, and expanding partnerships to tackle malaria, maternal mortality, and other emerging health threats.
He noted that the state would continue to strengthen surveillance and early warning systems, deepen One Health collaboration, promote science-based communication, ensure equitable access, and invest in research, digital systems, and workforce development.
World Health Day is commemorated annually on April 7.
