Abia pledges to support Federal Medical Centre – Gov Otti

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged the state government's full support for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia to successfully complete its ongoing construction of a new accident and emergency ward. The commitment was made during a meeting between Governor Otti and Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi, the chief medical director of the health center, as the governor made a visit to the facility.

Currently, the existing accident and emergency ward at FMC Umuahia is limited in size and lacks the necessary equipment to effectively accommodate the substantial influx of patients that are admitted on a daily basis. To address this challenge, the center is undertaking the construction of a new wing dedicated to accident and emergency services.

As the sole operational public medical facility in Abia State equipped to manage both emergency cases and other secondary and tertiary health concerns, FMC Umuahia plays a critical role in healthcare delivery.

During his visit to the center, Governor Otti shared his intentions. He expressed his purpose in personally inspecting the hospital and connecting with patients undergoing treatment for various medical conditions. Demonstrating his deep commitment, Otti assured that he would personally cover the medical bills of the patients he encountered during his visit.

In response to Governor Otti's visit and his compassionate gestures, Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi extended his gratitude. He praised the governor's compassionate and proactive approach, describing it as an unprecedented display of kindness.

The governor's involvement and assurance of support for the completion of the new accident and emergency ward at FMC Umuahia reflect his administration's dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure and accessibility for the benefit of the citizens of Abia State. Through collaborative efforts between the state government and the medical center, the prospect of enhanced emergency care services emerges, promising a brighter and more efficient future for healthcare delivery in the region.