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FG Committed to Healthcare Delivery Nationwide, Says Permanent Secretary

Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin The Federal Government is committed to reshaping health delivery system in the country through innovative and funding of healthcare facilities across the nation. The Permanent Secretary,

The Federal Government is dedicated to transforming the healthcare delivery system across Nigeria, according to Daju Kachollom, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Kachollom unveiled several projects at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin, marking the one-year anniversary of Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu as the Chief Medical Director (CMD).

Kachollom praised Ize-Iyamu's management, visionary leadership, and efforts to improve infrastructure and clinical services at UBTH. The Permanent Secretary also unveiled a Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and other projects, emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery under President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Prof. Ize-Iyamu highlighted the infrastructural and service upgrades undertaken to provide patients with safe, dignified, and world-class healthcare services. The CMD announced plans to extend UBTH's impact to underserved communities, including a new dental centre and mobile units for free medical services.

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