By Divine Sam.
IBADAN, Oyo State — The controversy surrounding the alleged non-availability of drugs at Elebu Health Centre has taken a new turn following a contrary account by a prominent Elebu community leader, Alhaji Alajimo Najimu.
Alhaji Najimu, who is a signatory to the government-supplied drugs received by the health facility, has challenged the impression created by a recent publication that the Oyo State Government does not supply drugs to the centre.
His position raises fresh questions about the basis of the allegation made by one of the nurses working directly with the health care management, particularly as someone directly involved in acknowledging the receipt of government-supplied medicines has now come forward refuting such allegations
The earlier report, published by Newsieevents.com, followed complaints by some women who reportedly questioned the amount demanded by a nurse before administering injections to their children. During the encounter, the nurse allegedly claimed that the ”government does not supply drugs to the facility”
However, Alhaji Najimu’s account presents another side of the story. As a community leader who also signs for drugs supplied to the health centre, his testimony affirmed that Oyo state government medicines have indeed been delivered to the facility almost on monthly basics.
This does not necessarily mean that every prescribed drug must always be available whenever a patient visits. However, it makes it necessary to distinguish between a temporary shortage of particular medicines and a claim that the government does not supply drugs at all.
The concerns raised by the women over the cost of treatment should not be dismissed. Residents have every right to ask questions about payments at a government-owned health facility, especially when they depend on public healthcare for their families.
But the question of whether government supplies drugs to Elebu Health Centre deserves an equally honest examination. If drugs have been delivered and acknowledged by designated community representatives, the records should help establish the facts.
The relevant health authorities should also clarify the quantities supplied, dates of delivery, receiving records and how the medicines are distributed and managed at the facility.
For the people of Elebu, the issue goes beyond a disagreement between a nurse and patients. It is about access to affordable healthcare, proper management of public resources and ensuring that residents receive the services they deserve.
The truth must be established, and every party involved should be given the opportunity to explain its position. Public interest demands nothing less.
Newsieevents.com remains committed to balanced reporting, fairness and the pursuit of facts.
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