The interview held at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Aroma Awka, is geared towards strengthening access to affordable healthcare in rural areas.

The initiative forms part of Government efforts to boost primary healthcare delivery by deploying qualified personnel to communities. It would help bridge the gap between residents and health facilities, ensuring that basic services reach people at the grassroots.

The Executive Secretary, ASPHCDA, Pharm. Chisom Uchem, urged successful applicants to carry out their duties with compassion and integrity, warning that negligence could cost lives. She also cautioned that anyone caught using forged certificates during the recruitment process would face the law.

Also, speaking during the exercise, the Permanent Secretary, SMOH, Dr. Uchebo Obiageli, noted that the workers would assist in caring for the sick, guiding residents to health centres, and supporting expectant mothers to ensure safe deliveries.

She explained that the programme is designed to reduce maternal mortality, stillbirths, and other preventable deaths.

At least 10 health workers are expected to be assigned to each ward across the state to aid address the shortage of staff in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)," she added.