OTTI COMMITTED TO SUCCESS OF HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE IN ABIA, COMMENDS REVIVE MEDIAL TEAM
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is committed to providing full support to ensure the success of the healthcare overhaul initiative by his administration, aimed at improving the overall well-being of the people.
Governor Otti stated this on Friday, when he received a delegation of the Revive Medical Team from Belgium who were in the State on a Medical Mission.
The Revive team; a Belgium- based NGO focuses on carrying out medical outreaches for the poor and the most vulnerable of the society, is currently active in several African countries and beyond.
The Governor, who emphasized his commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of the people of Abia, said his administration takes healthcare delivery seriously, hence the focus on retrofitting the health outfits as well as restoring accreditation for the Abia State University Teaching Hospital.
He highlighted his adminstration’s plan to establish a “Medical Village” which would attract medical tourism and reverse the trend from countries like India to Abia State.
“When we say a medical village, we want everything to be found there; accommodation, and all necessary facilities so that people can come home and receive proper medical healthcare”, Governor Otti explained.
He expressed confidence that by demonstrating seriousness in healthcare, competent professionals abroad would be encouraged to return and contribute to the State’s healthcare system.
Governor Otti revealed that simultaneous efforts are underway to reconstruct and retrofit the fifteen General Hospitals in the State which are at various stages of development prior to their sorry state before his assumption of office.
Commending the efforts of the dedicated team lead and an Abia born philanthropist, Mr Smart Oriaku for singlehandedly bringing the Revive team to Abia and the Revive Medical Team Belgium, Governor Otti remarked,
“I’m pleased to receive you for your labour of love. It is interesting that one single human being can do this.”
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