Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, says health system cannot effectively function without a reliable supply chain, hence the creation of Ogun State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency (OGDHCMA) under the visionary leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, to serve as the operational backbone of Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) Scheme.
Dr. Coker made this known during the official presentation of the Operational Guideline (DMA) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals for the Scheme, emphasising that the guidelines was more than documents but a guarantee transparency and accountability in drug management, that would prevent stock-outs and misuse of funds.
“This is another bold step in strengthening our health system by ensuring continuous access to safe, affordable and quality medicines in all our health facilities,” she added.
She acknowledged the invaluable support of development partners such as Resolve to Save Lives and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and all other stakeholders for their technical and financial contributions, charging participants to daily adherence to the practice in every health facility, as the success of the guidelines depends on the right implementation of the manual.
In her welcome address, Executive Secretary OGDHCMA, Dr. Olufunke Oyeneye, explained that the newly developed Operational Guidelines manual is a crucial initiative aimed at improving efficiency, fostering innovations and ensuring compliance to achieve a sustainable access to quality and affordable drugs as well as health commodities in the state.
She appreciated Dr. Coker and other stakeholders for their continued support, expressing confidence that the adoption and implementation of the policy would guarantee a successful scheme.
In their separate remarks, representatives of CHAI and Project Hope, Dr. Muekara Dugbor and a Senior Analyst and Programme Officer at Project Hope, Dr. Adanna Egwu, , promised the willingness of their various organisations to keep supporting the State.
