Health
FG boosts UBTH emergency operations with new ambulance
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Monday received a newly donated ambulance from the Federal Government to bolster emergency medical response.
The ambulance was presented to the facility by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, on behalf of the apex government.
Speaking during the ceremony, Idahosa commended the UBTH management team for driving excellence in healthcare delivery at the tertiary health institution.
Idahosa pledged the Edo government’s unwavering commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare services
He expressed his gratitude to the hospital’s management for providing exceptional medical care to his late mother, Madam Esther Idahosa, during her admission at the facility before her passing.
“I have been part of the process to attract this donation from my days as a member of the House of Representatives. I thank the President and the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. They have done fantastically well.
“However, I want to tell the President that we need more projects in UBTH as it is strategically located in Nigeria. The more we equip the hospital with modern equipment, the more opportunities and universal basic treatment would be available to our people.” Idahosa said.
Responding, the UBTH Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, said that the donation would significantly strengthen patient care and emergency operations.
The CMD expressed gratitude for the ongoing federal support under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged judicious use of the ambulance.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the invaluable support to UBTH.
This donation will enhance our emergency medical services and deliver our mandate to provide quality healthcare delivery,” she said.
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