The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to residents as the renovation and upgrade of the Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, nears completion.
Speaking during a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, said the hospital is one of the general hospitals undergoing extensive renovation across the state and is among those nearing completion.
He added that the visit was aimed at assessing the level of work done and ensuring that the project aligns with the vision and directives of Governor Alex Otti.
“We came to look at the extent of completion of this facility and we are pleased to see that it is almost ready. Equipment installation has already commenced and some of the equipment have been delivered.
“We are here to ensure that the project is implemented as designed and in line with the aspirations and directives of His Excellency,” Uche said.
The commissioner disclosed that, upon completion and commissioning, the hospital would serve as a major referral centre for primary healthcare facilities within Obingwa and neighbouring communities, including parts of Aba.
He explained that the facility would handle complicated pregnancies, surgical cases, childhood illnesses and other medical conditions that cannot be managed at the primary healthcare level.
“This is not just a general hospital. It is a comprehensive healthcare facility equipped with a surgical theatre, eye clinic, dental clinic, standard laboratory, radiology and ultrasound units, delivery rooms, male and female wards, children’s wards, a nutrition clinic, an accident and emergency unit, ambulance services and amenity wards for patients seeking more personalised care,” he said.
Uche further noted that the facility also provides accommodation for healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, as well as water supply infrastructure and a reliable power system, as directed by the governor.
