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GLOBAL FUND DONATES MEDICAL OXYGEN PLANT TO ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT
…As Governor Aiyedatiwa commends President Tinubu’s interventions in health sector
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated a Pressure Swing Absorption Oxygen Plant in Akure the state capital.
The plant was constructed by the Global Fund through the Federal Ministry of Health and National Agency for the Control of AIDS.
The Inauguration of the Akure facility brings to three the number of such in the state with one in Okitipupa serving the southern senatorial district and another in Owo for the northern district.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the development as a great relief, noting that the project would go a long way in complimenting the efforts of his administration towards enhancing healthcare services in the state.
The governor represented by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti assure that the facility would be protected and secured, commending the giant strides President Bola Tinubu is recording in the health sector across the country.
Aiyedatiwa stated that in less than six months of his administration, the health sector has begun to witness a turnaround as an upgrade of health facilities is in progress across the state while employment of professionals is being carried out in all cadres.
He urged the Chief Medical Director of the State Specialist Hospital at Oke-Aro to put in place safety precautions to ensure that safety of staff is prioritised.
The Special Adviser to Governor on Health, Professor Simidele Odimayo said the signing of Memorandum of Understanding to transform the Federal Medical Centre in Owo into a Teaching Hospital would be signed before the end of the month.
This, he said would bring to three the number of Teaching Hospitals in the state.
While disclosing that plans are underway to enhance emergency medical services, Odimayo said emergency and ambulance services would be enhanced to accommodate private sector participation.
In his comments, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka also highlighted the various interventions of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the health sector, noting that people used to get Oxygen in Lagos before the construction of the plants in Okitipupa, Owo and now Akure.
Ajaka also appreciated the federal government as well as Global Fund for the collaboration and charged officials to make judicious use of the facility.
Representative of Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Ibeke Francis and that of National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Barrister Adeola Aiyewumi commended the Ondo State Government for creating enabling environment for the successful construction of the oxygen plant.
Facilities at the Oxygen Plant include Oxygen Concentrator, Air Compressor, Air Dryer, Booster Compressor, Oxygen Tank, Air Tank, Voltage Stabiliser and power generator.
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