Fubara unveils 105-bed zonal hospital, emphasises premium on quality healthcare

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara unveiled a newly remodelled and fully furnished 105-bed Zonal Hospital in Omoku on Friday. The governor emphasized that his administration places a high priority on quality healthcare delivery and has taken steps to provide medical facilities for easy access by the people. He explained that healthcare is essential, alongside protecting lives and property, and providing other services.

Fubara highlighted that the hospital would cater to communities beyond Omoku, Egbema, and Ndoni, making it a strategic facility for the wider Rivers West Senatorial District. He appealed to residents and community leaders to ensure the facility's infrastructure and equipment remain secure and out of harm's way. The Special Guest of Honour, the Oba of Ogbaland, Dr Nwachukwu Obi III, lauded the governor for various development projects in the area, including the newly completed hospital.

The Rivers State Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary, Dr Vincent Wachukwu, described the facility as a secondary healthcare center in the Orashi region, noting significant increases in healthcare facility attendance over the past few years.