By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo

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The Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board has announced that, renovation of the remaining 124 PHCs will commence before the end of this month.

The Chairman of the  board , Alhaji Tajudeen Adisa reaffirmed that, all Primary Health Centres in Osun State are working , contrary to reports in certain quarters that, the strike embarked upon by local government staff has affected operations of the health centres.

Adisa charged anyone who may want to verify his claim to visit any of the facilities nearest to them.

He added that apart from the renovation of the health centres, the state government has ensured regular supply of drugs and other consumables to the hospitals, for all categories of patients who visit the facilities for their health care needs

Adisa also spoke on holders of certificates in health related courses among the recently recruited Imole youth corps who have been incorporated into the Primary Health Care services to complement efforts of the health care providers for optimum performance .

According to him, these category of workers will commence duties this week.

The Chairman Osun Primary Health Care Development Board added that more health workers will soon be employed to fill existing vacant positions in the Primary Health Centres across the state.