The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the first National Trauma Centre to cater for severely injured patients.
President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented at the inauguration by Vice President Namadi Sambo, said his administration was committed to providing world-class healthcare services to Nigerians.
He said that the Federal Government would continue to ensure adequate funding, provision of modern facilities and well-trained personnel; conducive environment for healthcare workers, as well as institution of people-oriented policies
“Providing modern healthcare infrastructure such as this Trauma Centre and others is a cardinal objective of our Transformation Agenda, as prioritised under the National Strategic Health Development Plan,” he said.
Speaking on the outbreak of the Ebola virus, the President appealed to Nigerians not to panic and to take the highest possible care in hygiene by adhering to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
He said, “We have put measures and facilities in place for detection and management of Ebola and we are working in concert with the international community to stem its spread. We must remain at high alert.”
The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the centre was one of many projects contained in the Federal Government’s strategic plan; which he said was aimed at providing efficient, cost effective and timely healthcare services to Nigerians.
He said the centre would handle all forms of trauma, whether from falls, fires, accidents, natural or man-made disasters, including terrorist activities.
Chairman of the National Hospital Board, Dr. Tony Okam, said that the centre remained the first of its kind in the country and that it had been equippe with the state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, well trained personnel and a helipad. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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