Uche Inspects Obingwa General Hospital, Reaffirms Govt Commitment to Accessible, Affordable Healthcare for Abians 

The Abia State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche on Thursday embarked on a pre-completion inspection of Obingwa General Hospital, Mgboko, which is nearing completion.

The visit was to assess the level of work done and ensure that the project aligns with the vision and directives of Governor Dr. Alex Otti.

Speaking after the inspection, the Commissioner reiterated the Government’s commitment to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to residents.

Uche, who said that the facility is one of the general hospitals undergoing extensive renovation across the state, expressed satisfaction with the level of work done.

“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,” Uche said.

He disclosed that upon completion, the hospital will serve as a major referral centre for primary healthcare facilities within Obingwa and neighbouring communities.

“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, nutrition clinic, accident and emergency unit, ambulance services and amenity wards for patients seeking more personalized care,” he said.

Prof. 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 Governor Otti.

He emphasized that the project reflects the administration’s statewide healthcare transformation agenda.

“From Obingwa to Umuneochi, from Nkwa East to Arochukwu, from Ohafia to Ugwunagbo, from Bende to Isuikwuato, healthcare transformation is ongoing. It is a holistic and comprehensive approach to ensure that no community is left behind,” he added.

Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abia State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Odochi Azubuike, explained that the hospital project, which commenced about a year ago, has made remarkable progress under the present administration.

She commended the Governor’s unwavering commitment to healthcare development, stressing that residents would soon begin to enjoy the benefits of the administration’s investments in the sector.