In a bold move to strengthen primary healthcare, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has empowered traditional rulers across Plateau State as Health Ambassadors. The investiture, held at Pankshin’s MNS Hotel, brought together royal leaders, health officials, and local government chairmen underscoring the vital role of traditional authority in community health.
Governor Mutfwang urged traditional rulers to use their cultural influence to drive public participation and accountability in health initiatives. He also directed all 17 local government chairmen to include new Primary Healthcare Centres in their 2026 budgets.
Commissioner for Health Dr. Nicolas Ba’amlong described the initiative as culturally grounded and strategically essential to building a responsive healthcare system. Dr. Raymond Juryil of the Plateau State Primary Healthcare Development Board highlighted the administration’s recent recruitment of 1,450 healthcare workers and rollout of measles vaccination funding.
Traditional leaders pledged full support. The Long Goemai of Shendam declared their commitment to mobilizing communities for the program. Governor Mutfwang personally inspected a revamped Primary Healthcare Centre in Pushit, Mangu LGA, declaring it a benchmark for quality service delivery. He reiterated plans to upgrade staffing, equipment, and allowances urging residents to take ownership and report issues.
The governor also announced that the District Head of Pushit will soon receive formal investiture as a Health Ambassador to oversee this grassroots initiative.
This partnership bridges traditional authority and modern governance to build a more effective, community-driven healthcare system in Plateau State.