The Ekiti State Government has said that the proposed Quality of Care Bill 2025, currently before the State House of Assembly, is aimed at establishing a robust system for setting, monitoring, and enforcing healthcare standards across both public and private facilities in the state.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, made this known during a public hearing on the bill held at the State House of Assembly.
Dr Filani, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, said the bill seeks to create a comprehensive regulatory framework that will significantly improve the quality of healthcare delivery in Ekiti.
He emphasized the need for strong stakeholder input, noting that the legislation is timely and critical to ensuring accountability, standardization, and alignment with global best practices in the healthcare system.
According to him, the proposed law would help eliminate malpractices, promote quality service delivery, and restore public confidence in healthcare services across the state.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and HIV/AIDS, Hon. Abimbola Solanke, described the public hearing as a vital step towards building a healthcare system that is not only accessible and affordable but also safe, responsive, and people-centred.
“Today’s public hearing provides an opportunity for inclusive dialogue. We are here to listen and learn. And enrich the bill with your invaluable insights from healthcare professionals, civil society organisations, development partners, and other key stakeholders”. She said.
She added that the public hearing offered a platform for inclusive dialogue, where insights from healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, development partners and other stakeholders would enrich the bill and ensure its relevance.
Hon. Solanke also commended the state government for its sustained commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
Present at the hearing were members of the House Committee on Health and HIV/AIDS, heads of health agencies, medical and allied health professionals, representatives of health associations, private practitioners, legal experts, journalists, and civil society groups, among others.
