NDDC donates medical equipment to Rivers health centre
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At a glance
- The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) donated medical equipment to a primary health care center in Rivers State.
- The donation aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services in the region.
- The gesture was appreciated by state health officials, who noted it would significantly boost the facility's capacity.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated essential medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Orogbum Community, Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State. This initiative is part of the NDDC's broader efforts to bolster healthcare infrastructure and enhance access to quality medical services throughout the Niger Delta region.
The NDDC remains committed to promoting quality healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that communities in the Niger Delta have access to essential medical services. This intervention reflects our dedication to improving the lives and well-being of our people.
NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stated that the donation aligns with the commission's mandate to improve healthcare delivery and the overall well-being of communities in the region. He emphasized that functional healthcare facilities are crucial for sustainable development and reiterated the NDDC's commitment to supporting projects that improve health outcomes for residents. Dr. Ogbuku, represented by the Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr. Patience Ezugu, noted that the equipment would help the health center enhance its service delivery capabilities.
The donation includes tools and resources necessary for efficient and effective medical services. "The NDDC remains committed to promoting quality healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that communities in the Niger Delta have access to essential medical services," Ogbuku stated. "This intervention reflects our dedication to improving the lives and well-being of our people."
I thank the NDDC for providing this medical equipment and supporting the Primary Health Centre for the benefit of the people of the Niger Delta
Receiving the equipment, the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Dr. Chituru Adele, expressed gratitude to the NDDC. He described the donation as a significant boost to the facility's capacity to provide quality healthcare. Tonye Lawson-Jack, Director of Medical Services for the board, also acknowledged the importance of the donated items as essential diagnostic tools. He urged the health center's management to ensure proper maintenance and utilization of the equipment and encouraged the NDDC to continue monitoring the impact of its interventions.
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