Ekiti Govt pushes for ‘Quality of Care Bill 2025’ to regulate healthcare standards
…As house of assembly commits health bill to public hearing
By Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti
The Ekiti State Government has introduced the proposed Quality of Care Bill 2025, calling it an essential tool for monitoring and enforcing standards in both public and private healthcare facilities across the state.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, outlined the significance of the bill during a public hearing at the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mr. Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, Dr. Filani explained that the bill aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to improve the delivery of healthcare services throughout the state.
Describing the bill as a vital step forward, Dr. Filani encouraged stakeholders to provide meaningful input during the public hearing. He made it clear that the legislation would foster greater accountability and consistency in healthcare delivery, ensuring it aligns with international best practices. He added that the bill would help to prevent malpractice, improve service quality, and rebuild citizens’ trust in the state’s healthcare system.
Hon. Abimbola Solanke, the Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and HIV/AIDS, pointed out that the public hearing marked an important step towards creating a healthcare system that is accessible, affordable, safe, and responsive to the needs of the people.
Hon. Solanke stressed that the bill was far more than just another legislative measure; it embodies the vision that every resident of Ekiti State deserves access to healthcare that is of the highest quality, delivered in a respectful, timely, and evidence-based manner.
“Today’s public hearing is an opportunity for us to engage in inclusive dialogue. We are here to listen, learn, and improve the bill with valuable insights from healthcare professionals, civil society groups, development partners, and other key stakeholders,” she said.
She also praised the state government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the healthcare sector and its commitment to providing better services for the people of Ekiti.
The public hearing saw a wide range of stakeholders in attendance, including members of the House Committee on Health and HIV/AIDS, leaders of health agencies, medical professionals, legal experts, representatives from medical associations, private healthcare providers, journalists, and civil society organisations.
