Edo State Government has declared it has invested immensely in its primary healthcare system to meet the health challenges of the state.

The Edo State deputy governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu, stated this, moments after he inspected the ongoing renovation work on the coronavirus (COVID-19) holding centre at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin, on Monday.

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“For us in Edo, we have invested a lot in our primary healthcare system. The vision of this government was to improve all our sectors including education and primary healthcare.

“We are using all our various healthcare centers across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

“Assuming we didn’t invest in our healthcare system, during this period of coronavirus pandemic, it would have been difficult for us to fight against the disease.

“We are upgrading and putting facilities in place to improve the system. It is obvious that Edo will become the hub for medical tourism in the country with the step we are taking now.