FG, Stakeholders Seek Promotion of Self Care in Tackling Public Health Challenges
• PHCs to play key role says SFH Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has said there is need to imbibe the practice of self-care as part of measures
The Federal Government and stakeholders have emphasized the importance of promoting self-care as a key strategy in tackling public health challenges, including infectious diseases. Speaking at the inaugural National Self-Care Conference in Abuja, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the critical role of self-care in prevention, control, and management of various health issues.
He stated that self-care extends healthcare beyond hospitals and clinics into homes, workplaces, and communities, encompassing health promotion, disease prevention, appropriate self-testing, and responsible well-being management. Dr. Salako called on Nigerians to adopt self-care practices such as hygiene, appropriate disinfection, and cooperation with public health officials in containing health emergencies like the current Ebola outbreak.
The conference, themed "Self-care Puts Your Health in Your Hands: Test, Track, Thrive," aimed to empower individuals with knowledge, skills, and tools to take charge of their health. It also underlined the need for sustainable financing, responsible technology use, and community participation in advancing universal health coverage.
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