A recent investigation into the grassroots healthcare infrastructure of Osun State has revealed a harrowing state of neglect, leaving thousands of residents dependent on dilapidated and ill-equipped facilities for their medical needs.
In a report released following monitoring visits in February 2026, public accountability organization Tracka raised an alarm over the deteriorating state of Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across the state. The findings highlight a systemic failure to maintain basic medical standards in rural and semi-urban communities.
Among the most affected are the Oke Otubu, Oke Bola Modakeke, and Oloyede PHCs. Despite having served their communities for years, these centers are reportedly crumbling, lacking the fundamental infrastructure required to provide even the most basic clinical services.
A Total Absence of Basic Amenities
The monitoring report painted a bleak picture of the daily reality for patients and staff. According to Tracka, the facilities are currently operating with no medical equipment, proper infrastructure, or sanitation facilities.
“These communities have repeatedly called for local government interventions, but till date, nothing has been done to improve care across these facilities,” the organization stated. “Residents continue to use these facilities as their only source of medical care despite the poor and dilapidated conditions.”
The lack of running water and waste management systems in these clinics poses a secondary health risk to the very people seeking treatment, further straining the trust between the government and the governed.
Calls for Urgent Executive Intervention
Despite the outcry from local residents, local government authorities have reportedly remained silent, leading to a direct appeal to higher tiers of government.
Tracka has formally called upon the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the Federal Ministry of Health, and the Osun State Government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke to take immediate action.
The organization emphasized that the reconstruction and re-equipping of these PHCs must be prioritized to ensure that residents of Osun State can access the quality healthcare they were promised. As of press time, the state government has yet to issue an official response regarding the specific funding or renovation timelines for the Oke Otubu and Modakeke facilities.
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