Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, the Member of the House of Representatives representing AMAC/BWARI Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has made a significant contribution to healthcare in the region by donating a wide range of medical items to Kubwa, Gwarimpa, and Maitama General Hospitals. This gesture underscores his commitment to improving healthcare services, which is one of his core legislative agendas.
1. MEDICAL ITEMS DONATED: Hon. Obika provided an extensive list of 79 essential medical items, including surgical supplies, diagnostic tools, patient care equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE). These items are critical for enhancing the quality of healthcare services in the hospitals.
Hon. Obika also demonstrated his appreciation for healthcare workers by donating ₦500,000 to the best-performing female surgeon in the West Africa exams. He further mandated the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to submit names of top-performing healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab scientists, etc.) for recognition and rewards at the end of the year.
During the donation, Hon. Obika commended the CMDs and healthcare workers for their selfless service and dedication to saving lives. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and rewarding excellence in the healthcare sector.
The Mandate Secretary for Health in the FCT expressed gratitude for Hon. Obika’s gesture, noting that he had previously informed her of his plans to support the hospitals. This collaboration highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in addressing healthcare challenges.
The CMDs of the recipient hospitals expressed their appreciation, stating that such a generous donation was unprecedented in the history of representation in the FCT. They praised Hon. Obika for his proactive approach to addressing the needs of healthcare facilities.
The donated items cover a wide range of medical needs, including:
– SURGICAL SUPPLIES: Surgical gowns, gloves, drapes, and tracheostomy care kits.
– DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS: ECG papers, laryngoscope blades, and biopsy needles.
– PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT: Urinals, adult diapers, and forced air warming blankets.
– PPE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT: COVID-19 face mask kits, safety fistula needles, and hand gloves.
– OTHER ESSENTIALS: Printer papers, water, and saline irrigation solutions.
This donation is expected to significantly improve the quality of healthcare services in the FCT by addressing critical shortages and enhancing the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver effective care.
Hon. Obika’s initiative sets a benchmark for other representatives and stakeholders to prioritize healthcare development in their constituencies.
Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika’s efforts reflect his dedication to improving the lives of his constituents and his commitment to achieving sustainable development in the healthcare sector. This gesture is a testament to his leadership and vision for a healthier and more prosperous FCT.
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