Health Ministry, Prof. Ugwu felicitate health-loving Gov. Mbah at 54
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has felicitated health-loving Gov. Peter Mbah on his 54th birthday and his unprecedented infrastructure strides in the health sector in the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, made the felicitation in a birthday congratulatory message issued to newsmen on Monday in Enugu.
Ugwu said that the health sector and indeed the entire residents that benefit from what the sector is doing appreciate God Almighty for the gift of Mbah and his great vision, commitment and monumental investment in health.
According to him, there is no record anywhere in the country, where the governor is simultaneously building primary, secondary, tertiary and international quaternary hospitals with same speed and zeal.
He said that some of these infrastructure and programme included: simultaneously construction of 260 modern, equipped Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centers across all wards in rural areas in the state, focusing on rural access.
“Construction and near completion of a 300-bed international (quaternary) top-tier multispecialty health facility in Enugu to serve as a medical tourism hub for Africa, specializing in cardiology, oncology, and minimally invasive surgery.
“Significant upgrades at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and another teaching hospital at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMASTH), to serve the people of Enugu North Senatorial Zone to access tertiary medical needs.
“Revamped all General and Cottage hospitals at the secondary level to serve the people better as well as upgrading facilities, laboratory systems, and creating a patient-centric environment.
“Approval for the recruitment of 2,200 health professionals to address the shortage in primary healthcare, ensuring improved staff welfare and service delivery,” he said.
Ugwu noted that Mbah’s administration had implemented digital record systems in most of the health facilities, comprehensive laboratory services, and 24/7 security/perimeter fencing at hospitals and harmonious health professionals relationship to combat brain drain.
The commissioner noted that massive rehabilitation and remodeling of existing hospitals, and upgrading the state’s Schools of Nursing and Midwifery to standard and lots more.
He said that through the proactive support of the governor, the ministry had been able to contain and ensure “no single case of Lassa Fever in the state” even when 18 states including neighbouring states have recorded cases.
“On behalf of the Ministry and the health sector, we wish you a wonderful and fulfilling 54 years birthday and prayer that the good Lord grant you many more beautiful years ahead in good health and abundant grace as you have taken care of health of Enugu State people..
“As a ministry, we are also praying for the fulfillment of your re-election bid, in order for the residents to continue to enjoy and gain from your humanitarian and health-loving nature.
“May the Almighty always illuminate your path; as indeed it is a new dawn for us in Enugu State. Happy birthday Your Excellency,” he said.