Transforming Primary Healthcare in Edo State: IMPACT Project Achievements

Strategic Insights -

The Edo State Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project, launched by the Federal Government through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) with support from the World Bank, has brought about significant transformation in primary healthcare services in Edo State. The project aims to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and improve the quality and accessibility of immunization, child, neonatal, and maternal health services, as well as malaria control. Under the leadership of Dr. Idemudia Osayomore, the IMPACT Project Manager, the Edo State Government and its partners have shown a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of Edo people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IMPACT Project has upgraded infrastructure in all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Edo State, including the delivery of modern equipment such as ultrasound machines to Medical Officers of Health.
  • Training sessions were held for staff to ensure proper usage of the ultrasound machines, and regular monitoring is ongoing to ensure the machines are being used to support healthcare delivery.
  • Laptops and iPads were provided to all 18 LGAs for data capture during a three-day digitalization training session on the District Health Information System (DHIS) on 20th-23rd January, 2025.
  • An 18-seater bus and a Hilux were donated by the World Bank to support project operations, and have been instrumental in aiding the monitoring of activities ongoing at the facilities.
  • The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) and the State Ministry of Health (SMoH) carried out an Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) program for the IMPACT Project in March 2025, focusing on reducing under-five mortality and maternal mortality through key health indicators.
  • Over 61 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Edo State are under renovation as of May 2025, with close supervision to ensure high-quality results.
  • Funds have been allocated to all IMPACT-supported facilities for the purchase of essential medicines and consumables, helping to prevent stockouts and maintain smooth healthcare delivery.
  • 192 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) have been deployed across IMPACT-supported facilities across Edo State, including midwives, registered midwives, and Junior Community Health Extension Workers (JCHEWs).
  • The Implementation Status Result Report (ISR) Team from the World Bank visited Benin City to support and monitor the implementation of the IMPACT Project in Edo State on May 5th-8th, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 18 LGAs in Edo State have received modern equipment such as ultrasound machines.
  • 192 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) have been deployed across IMPACT-supported facilities across Edo State.
  • Over 61 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Edo State are under renovation as of May 2025.
  • 3-day digitalization training session on the District Health Information System (DHIS) was held on 20th-23rd January, 2025.
  • An 18-seater bus and a Hilux were donated by the World Bank to support project operations.

Sources:

  • World Bank
  • National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
  • Edo State Government
  • Dr. Idemudia Osayomore, IMPACT Project Manager
  • Honorable Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole