…Says govt has paid N100m counterpart fund for Universal Health Coverage

Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Tuesday, inaugurated Poly General Hospital, Asata, Enugu North Local Government and Udi General Hospital in Udi Local Government Area, reconstructed, upgraded and equipped by his administration to provide qualitative secondary healthcare delivery for the urban and rural population of the state.

Inaugurating the upgraded Poly General Hospital, which was formerly known as Poly Clinic Asata, Gov. Ugwuanyi described the health facility as “indisputably the busiest General Hospital and second busiest healthcare facility in the state after the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu”.

The governor noted that the hospital’s status underscores its strategic importance and the state government’s decision to improve the facility’s clinical environment and rebuilding of its capacity “for qualitative secondary healthcare delivery to our teeming Enugu urban population who deserve the best of care”.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who disclosed that Poly General Hospital was one of the 7 General Hospitals providing qualitative secondary healthcare services to the people of the state, added that there are also 43 Cottage Hospitals and about 390 public Primary Healthcare facilities that provide related medical services.

He further disclosed that the state government recently paid the mandatory N100m counterpart fund in fulfillment of its requirements for takeoff of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund that will enable all residents of the state to access healthcare services under the Universal Health Coverage.

According to him, “our recently rejigged Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the newly constituted Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage are strategic steps in this direction”.

At the inauguration of the reconstructed and equipped Udi General Hospital, Gov. Ugwuanyi stated that it is the 4th busiest public secondary healthcare facility in the state and the only public secondary healthcare facility within the Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency of the state, stressing that it was the reason his administration repositioned it for more effective and efficient service delivery.

Gov. Ugwuanyi further disclosed that the ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, which offers undergraduate clinical and post-graduate Residency training for doctors in addition to delivery of specialist care to the people, has continued to receive the needed government support and investments.

In this regard, the governor revealed that his administration has recently granted approval to ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane to absorb 125 interns of different relevant fields of study and 102 Resident Doctors in addition to continuous recruitment of Consultants in different medical fields, accreditation related investments and provision of medical equipment to sustain the hospital’s capacity to offer top-notch medical services.

While reassuring the people of the state government’s commitment to its campaign promises and the unrelenting bid to change the narratives in the state’s health system, Gov. Ugwuanyi pointed out that the recently completed cutting-edge Enugu Medical Diagnostic Centre will provide sophisticated medical diagnostic services to support best-in-class medical treatment, as soon as it is operationalized.

“Ndi Enugu, we have made these considered choices, which though are tough but desirable, knowing that they are the least you deserve and that the health of our people is the wealth of our people. It is our fervent expectation that our strategic efforts and investments in the state health sector will deliver the desired impact on the health of our people as they fully come on stream.

“We remain grateful for your prayers, support and solidarity. Our business in governance is to alleviate the sufferings of our people and this, we will pursue relentlessly relying on your prayers and the abiding Grace of our most merciful God”, Gov. Ugwuanyi said.

Earlier, the State Administrator, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Okechukwu Ossai, while expressing joy and gratitude to God, appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for the massive investments his administration is making in the state’s health sector.

Dr. Ossai added that the governor has embarked on several transformational ventures in the health sector, saying: “Today, I thank His Excellency and God Almighty that during my tenure as the hospital Administrator in Enugu State, these hospitals are transforming to full-fledged General Hospitals”.

He said that the investments made by the governor will benefit women, children and the yet unborn, and everybody, stressing that “those who are alive today will live to give testimonies to these investments”

In his remark, the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for his steadfastness and sheer dexterity in advancing the cause of good governance in the state especially in the health sector.

Dr. Agujiobi, stated that the governor has “never relented in fine tuning the healthcare band in Enugu State”, maintaining that his administration has put in place 3 brand new Primary Healthcare Centres at Abakpa, Oji and Obollo Afor, which are billed to be inaugurated soon., among other achievements.

In their welcome addresses, the Chairmen of Enugu North and Udi Local Government Areas, Hon. Emma Onoh and Hon. Nestor Ochin also commended the governor for his untiring efforts to entrench peace and good governance in the state and reassured him of the people’s support and cooperation.

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Mr project delivery!

The interior shown so far looks like that of health care centers built by LGs in Lagos.

Too much Mediocrity celebrated in this part of the world

I passed there today and I swear eeh... Summary: we are in deep sh*t in Enugu !!

Nigeria ought to have gone past these archaic hospital beds and wards...the interior of the hospital doesn't reflect the outside appearance. Na wao

No difference between this guy and Chiboy. Loves attention like mad. Sullivan did far greater work than this both in quantity and quality but it was never publicized.

Any small work, this female governor go set podium and red rug dey disturb people with pictures.

Worse governor in the history of Enugu.

Hmmm.... Okay kudos

He shld please visit Germany

wat a waste of inauguration!

worst part is the governor did this himself and called it "upgraded.. looks to me like he was in a hurry to just inaugurate d place after just GRADING the ground partially and forgetting d UP for the Grading too

it looks dilapidated already! High rise building that evn d ground would damage ur car ...hospital like a backyard clinic

Not sure who to believe now

Dirty job

PotatoSalad:
The social media governor.
Small project they'll rent canopies.
Enugu is getting dirtier everyday. He should replace the stupid "Enugu is in the hands of God" billboards with "Keep Enugu Clean" billboards.

As if other states are in the hands of Satan.

Her Excellency

Bush man Ugwuanyi is the worst thing to happen to Enugu, attention seeking, Clueless, timid and uninspiring..

The interior of this old British hospital ( Poly clinic) still looks like something you find in first world war military hospitals; who uses this old ass 1900 beds in 2019..

All these naa wash.........jor mtchewwwwwww


Our government should provide 24 hours electricity, and see how many sick people will be healthy, even some mad people will be normal on their own, crime rate will reduce,unemployment will reduce, generator smoke and fume will not only contaminate our air again but will not kill people again, there will be drastic reduction in prices of goods and services because constant electricity means decrease in production overhead expenses for factories, companies, private and public offices, reduction in government expenditure from local to federal level,as no more diesel budget,or cost generator maintenance, decrease in road accidents as the demand for fuel will drastically reduce, people will no longer buy fuel to store at home for fuelling generators,many small businesses will spring up, increase in life span, and reduction in brain drain immigration because many people will no longer leave Naija for abroad,even kidnapping will reduce because there will be cameras in strategic places to know what's happening in most places real time,increase in employment opportunities as the power sector will be able to give job to at least 20 million Nigerians within 24 months, according to business analysts, then increase in our national reserves and national pride, national security statistics will grow in geometric progression, because with constant electricity, the security threats in many cities will be minimised, .....,


This is the only thing our government should focus on and not frivorities..,,

somehow:
The interior shown so far looks like that of health care centers built by LGs in Lagos.

Well, I am not a fan of any naija politicians becus they are all foolish.

But I really dislike this type of comparism. Lagos is richer than all the other states. Lagos was a former capital of the country and most of companies didn't leave the state even after capital was changed. We go in and out of naija thru mainly Lagos so do u know how much they make from Nigerians? I buy stuff from China, it must land in Lagos, na Ma money be that too. Look at South Africa, she divided her country central govt into three states. This was done to help spread the central govt across the country and bring even development. But in naija everything na ethnic domination. That is why the country is useless. Notwithstanding, lagos state only shines becus she is in the mist of losers. The entire country is a mess including abuja.

aspirebig:
All these naa wash.........jor mtchewwwwwww


Our government should provide 24 hours electricity, and see how many sick people will be healthy, even some mad people will be normal on their own, crime rate will reduce,unemployment will reduce, generator smoke and fume will not only contaminate our air again but will not kill people again, there will be drastic reduction in prices of goods and services because constant electricity means decrease in production overhead expenses for factories, companies, private and public offices, reduction in government expenditure from local to federal level,as no more diesel budget,or cost generator maintenance, decrease in road accidents as the demand for fuel will drastically reduce, people will no longer buy fuel to store at home for fuelling generators,many small businesses will spring up, increase in life span, and reduction in brain drain immigration because many people will no longer leave Naija for abroad,even kidnapping will reduce because there will be cameras in strategic places to know what's happening in most places real time,increase in employment opportunities as the power sector will be able to give job to at least 20 million Nigerians within 24 months, according to business analysts, then increase in our national reserves and national pride, national security statistics will grow in geometric progression, because with constant electricity, the security threats in many cities will be minimised, .....,


This is the only thing our government should focus on and not frivorities..,,

You think our leaders don't know about this?



but they DGAF

Unison

Good job,gov Ugwuanyi.
Make Enugu come and take back Imo state.

Imo state is not moving forward.

Many rants as if they would do any better

what have this man done to indi- Nsukka his native home.

Useless man

wiseone28:
You think our leaders don't know about this?



but they DGAF

I know they know all the things I stated but we will continue sounding it to their ears.,,,,

One day, it will change.

Louis Amoke aka OEPHIUS, the propagandist! We know you. You can fool some people but not everyone, you know.

You are a disappointment to truth. Nothing spectacular is happening in Enugu as you always want people to believe. I stand for truth and I will continue to expose people like you who have decided to eat by deceiving members of the public online!

The wards and beds look like something you would see in pictures from the 1970s...
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Princedapace:


Well, I am not a fan of any naija politicians becus they are all foolish.

But I really dislike this type of comparism. Lagos is richer than all the other states. Lagos was a former capital of the country and most of companies didn't leave the state even after capital was changed. We go in and out of naija thru mainly Lagos so do u know how much they make from Nigerians? I buy stuff from China, it must land in Lagos, na Ma money be that too. Look at South Africa, she divided her country central govt into three states. This was done to help spread the central govt across the country and bring even development. But in naija everything na ethnic domination. That is why the country is useless. Notwithstanding, lagos state only shines becus she is in the mist of losers. The entire country is a mess including abuja.

Dude, it's not just about money but how you use it...
Instead of building 10 substandard clinics, build one excellent hospital.
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9jaRealist:


Dude, it's not just about money but how you use it...
Instead of building 10 substandard clinics, build one excellent hospital.
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Baba, there was no need for the comparism with lagos. Compare with her mate. Abi na only lagos Dey south west? U know most times, some of u simply think only lagos Dey south west.

That was just a community hospital he helped to upgrade. Nothing more. Like I said, the entire country including lagos is in mess.