By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja
Kogi State Government in North Central Nigeria has procured twenty ambulances for distribution to rural hospitals in the state.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, said during the inspection of the Basic Life-Support Ambulances at Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja, that the provision of the ambulances is aimed at enhancing the healthcare delivery system in the state.
According to Governor Bello, the procurement of the additional 21 ambulances for rural hospitals across the local government areas, is a significant step by his administration to improve healthcare.
“These ambulances, Toyota Hiace high roof buses, come equipped with various features such as patient and driver cabin intercom, oxygen supply system, portable and rechargeable suction machines, first aid boxes with emergency drugs, fire extinguishers, and wash hand basins. The buses are also equipped with electrical systems, vinyl flooring, wall-mounted sphygmomanometers, and flexible examination lights.
Governor Bello urged citizens and residents of Kogi State to enroll in the Bello Healthcare Plus initiative free of charge.
He emphasised that his administration would continue to prioritise the well-being of the people, as a healthy population is crucial for meaningful development.
The ‘Bello Healthcare Plus package includes the free distribution of delivery kits, postpartum hemorrhage packs, hypertensive packs, episiotomy packs, and free maternal/newborn healthcare services to pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.
The Kogi State Government has also commissioned several medical facilities in various parts of the state, in its bid to enhance healthcare accessibility.
The Kogi Care health intervention scheme by Bello’s administration is another significant achievement of Governor Bello’s administration in the state.
