About the Primary Health Care Unit
Health is wealth, and the Primary Health Care (PHC) Unit supports frontline health services in Ikorodu North LCDA. Working closely
with health centres and relevant state agencies, it helps ensure that basic health services are accessible, affordable, and
responsive to local needs.
What We Do
1. Support to PHCs and Health Facilities
- Coordinating with Primary Health Centres within the LCDA
- Supporting delivery of routine services such as immunisation, antenatal care, and treatment of common diseases
- Helping to identify needs and gaps in facilities and services
2. Community Health Promotion
- Organising community outreach and sensitisation on key health issues:
- Immunisation and child health
- Maternal health and safe pregnancy
- Malaria and other communicable diseases
- Nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation
3. Disease Prevention and Surveillance
- Supporting public health campaigns and preventive health measures
- Collaborating with health authorities during outbreaks or emergencies
4. Health Data and Reporting Support
- Assisting in the collection and forwarding of health data and reports from PHCs
- Supporting data‑driven planning in collaboration with other departments
Why It Matters to the Public
The PHC Unit helps make healthcare closer to the people, especially:
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers
- Children and elderly persons
- Low‑income families who rely heavily on primary public health facilities
Healthier residents mean a more productive, vibrant, and resilient Ikorodu North community.