The Plateau State Government has approved 10 health resolutions aimed at strengthening healthcare governance, improving access to quality services, enhancing health security and ensuring sustainable healthcare financing across the state.
The resolutions were adopted at the 12th Plateau State Council on Health, which commenced on October 20, 2026, under the theme, “From Policy to People: Consolidating Quality Universal Health Coverage and Health Security on the Plateau.”
Briefing journalists at the conclusion of the council meeting, the Plateau State Commissioner for Health said the council reviewed 14 memoranda, out of which 10 were approved as state resolutions, while two were stepped down.
The council serves as the apex health policy-making body in the state, bringing together government officials, health professionals, development partners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to deliberate on policies and strategies for improving healthcare delivery.
The opening ceremony was declared open by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo. Other dignitaries in attendance included the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, the Chief Judge, commissioners and representatives of traditional institutions.
Speaking on the council’s theme, the Chief Medical Director of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. Pokop Bupwatda, delivered the keynote address, highlighting innovative government interventions in the health sector while identifying areas requiring further improvement.
Other presentations focused on human resources for health, sustainable health financing, digital health information systems, community engagement and social participation. Contributors included the World Health Organisation’s Human Resources for Health Technical Officer, Dr. Olu Muyiwa Ojo; Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal; Mr. Suleiman Etamesor of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency; and Dr. Catherine Eboh.
The technical sessions also reviewed the implementation status of resolutions from the 11th council meeting. Nineteen memoranda were considered during the technical stage, with five stepped down, 12 forwarded for council consideration and two classified as information memoranda.
Among the 10 approved resolutions were proposals for the establishment of the Plateau State Private Health Facilities and Institutions Regulatory Agency and the Plateau State Health Trust Fund. Other resolutions addressed equitable distribution and retention of health workers, antimicrobial resistance, epidemic preparedness, childhood immunisation record verification for school enrolment, and the use of digital learning platforms to build health workers’ capacity.
The council also approved resolutions on the establishment of a Directorate for Food, Cosmetics and Water Safety within the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency, strengthening health records and information management, improving governance and accountability, and creating an emergency fund for rapid outbreak response.
The Commissioner said the resolutions reflected the state government’s commitment to building a resilient, people-centred health system capable of delivering improved health outcomes for residents.
He called on relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of the resolutions, stressing that effective collaboration and sustained commitment would be essential to translating policy decisions into tangible improvements in healthcare delivery across Plateau State.
