{
  "id": 680266,
  "title": "Nigeria: FG Committed to Healthcare Delivery Nationwide, Says Permanent Secretary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/nigeria-fg-committed-to-healthcare-delivery-nationwide-says-permanent",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:37:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica Health",
    "slug": "allafrica-health",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202608120513.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Federal Government is dedicated to reforming the nation's healthcare delivery system, according to the Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom. This commitment was highlighted during the inauguration of several projects at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on the one-year anniversary of Chief Medical Director Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu's appointment. Kachollom, representing the Medical Director of the National Orthopedic Hospital, Dr. Philip Ugbodaga, called for support to energize the health sector under President Bola Tinubu's administration, which is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda. She commended Ize-Iyamu for her transformative leadership at UBTH and praised her for prudent management, visionary leadership, and improvements in infrastructure and clinical services. Among the projects unveiled were a renovated security facility, a 65-bed Accident and Emergency complex, an expanded mortuary, a multi-faith center, renal dialysis units, a pediatric clinic, an upgraded oxygen plant, a geriatric ward, a CT scan, a special investigation unit, dental and oncology centers, and improved theater facilities. The CMD expressed her commitment to enhancing patient care and experiences, emphasizing that UBTH remains a comprehensive tertiary healthcare institution providing specialist services to patients regardless of their background. Ize-Iyamu also announced plans to extend UBTH's services to underserved communities, with a new dental center and mobile units planned for Udo. AllAfrica reports that the hospital's achievements over the past year demonstrate her dedication to transforming the hospital and improving healthcare delivery.",
  "summary": "[This Day] Benin -- The Federal Government is committed to reshaping health delivery system in the country through innovative and funding of healthcare facilities across the nation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian FG committed to nationwide healthcare delivery reform",
    "Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom highlights commitment",
    "UBTH inauguration marks one-year anniversary of Prof. Ize-Iyamu's appointment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}