Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration has transformed Kwara’s healthcare system through investments in infrastructure, modern equipment, and staff training.Over 200 primary healthcare centres have been renovated and upgraded to Level-2 facilities, providing better services to rural communities.

General hospitals in Patigi, Lafiagi, and Ilorin have been modernized, with the latter becoming KWASUTH, a teaching hospital with an advanced Intensive Care Unit.Diagnostic tools like MRI and CT scanners have been introduced, improving disease detection.Health insurance schemes and free medical outreach programs have made care more affordable, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.Training programs for midwives and health workers, along with salary reforms, have boosted retention.Kwara now has one of Nigeria’s lowest under-five mortality rates, reflecting the success of these reforms.

The state’s focus on sustainable healthcare delivery has earned national recognition, proving that purposeful leadership can turn healthcare from a promise into a reality for ordinary people.