The Chief Medical Director (CMD) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Prof. Joseph Ugboaja says the Federal Government strategic direction and support were instrumental to fostering the smooth transition of the hospital to its permanent site.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Prof. Ugboaja while speaking while addressing newsmen during a press briefing at the permanent site recently, explained that the milestone was fast tracked by the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate.
The CMD said that achievements at the health institution were in line with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative, (NHSRI) and stated that a 10- year development plan and strategic partnership of the hospital is targeted at positioning the hospital to be ranked among the top three health facilities in the country by 2030, stressing that improvement at the hospital were part of efforts to boost qualitative health care delivery to Nigerians.
The Chief Medical Director while highlighting the determination and readiness of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social welfare in funding and extending health insurance coverage through Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), noted that the initiative was aimed at strengthening the nation’s Primary Healthcare system and ensuring that communities in remote areas have access to quality health care service delivery.
Speaking on the celebration of the first anniversary and commissioning of projects at the permanent site, he added that the event was a celebration of accomplishments as well as reaffirmation of the commitment of provision of healthcare services to the citizenry, disclosing that the ministerial visit was another avenue to present some of their manpower challenges.
Ugboaja lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the infrastructural development and the gaint strides in the health sector, appreciating a renowned philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor for his support towards the event , also thanked the traditional rulers and stakeholders for being part of the success story.
