By Chidimma Okoye
The second phase of distribution of hospital equipment took place on October 28 at Neni, the Local Government Headquarters of Anaocha LGA.
While handing over the equipments, the Mayor of Anaocha LGA, Hon. Rome Ibekwe said that he will not relent in his efforts in making sure that quality healthcare services is received in all health facilities in Anaocha by ensuring that fundamental and essential equipment needed in those facilities are always available.
He noted that this is in line with Governor Soludo’s Agenda to provide free and quality healthcare system in the state, especially for pregnant women and children.
Hon. Ibekwe urged the people of Anaocha who are the direct beneficiaries at the grassroots, not to relent in their support of Governor Soludo’s led administration for more development and dividends of democracy in the council area.
The Director of Health department Anaocha LGA, Mrs. Lucia Udalla, eulogized Hon. Ibekwe’s achievements in the health department of the LGA.
She promised to ensure that the equipment are used to the service of humanity through delivery of quality healthcare services.
The Anaocha Supervisory Councilor for Health, Hon. Kene Ezejelue, thanked Hon. Ibekwe for his kin interest in the health department and health related issues of the LGA.
He assured of even distribution of the equipments and supervisors to ensure proper use.
A total of 232 medical equipment and Sundries as itemized below, were distributed to 23 health facilities with in Anaocha LGA, while 10 other facilities had earlier received similar consignment.
Delivery beds — 10
Hospital beds — 19, Mattresses — 19, Baby cots with foams — 10, Delivery set instruments — 10, BP apparatus — 8, Height measurement tools — 10, Baby weighing scales — 10, Instrument sets for HB, Sugar, and Cholesterol tests — 10, Anti-shock garments — 10, MUAC tapes — 10, Ward screens — 10, Dressing trolleys — 10, Dressing packs — 10, Suction machines — 10, Drip stands — 10, Stethoscopes — 10, Pillows — 19, Bed sheets and pillowcases — 19 and Adult weighing scales — 8.
Chidimma is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
