Ebonyi State Government has distributed medical Consumables to General Hospitals across the State with a charge to medical personnel to ensure judicious use of the items.
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru while handing over the medical consumables to Medical superintendents in charge of the General Hospitals said the procurement of the items was part of his administration’s commitment to improve the health statues of the people.
The Governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Prof. Emmanuel Echiegu said Medical equipment was also procured.
According to a statement by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nwifuru called on Medical personnel and the Community Leaders to monitor the use of the consumables to ensure that the purpose would be achieved.
“I urge community Leaders to ensure proper monitoring of the items to ensure they are not diverted.
“Let me use this opportunity to call on the people to patronize the General Hospitals because they are properly equipped instead of going to Teaching Hospitals when they have minor health challenges. Teaching Hospitals to the best of my knowledge are for referrals.”
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma described the distribution as another milestone in an effort to meet the health needs of the people.
He said the health needs of the people were prioritized by the present Administration hence the giant strides so far recorded
“In the Governor’s Manifesto, health took a prominent position, that is why immediately he came on board the first thing was to address the challenges facing the sector by recruiting medical personnel, and upgrading our Geneal Hospitals among others”.
He commended the Governor for the procurement of the medical Consumables and assured that the ministry will monitor the use of the consumables.
“You should set up a committee to monitor the use of the items in the interest of the people . In no distant time, Medical equipment will also be distributed courtesy of our Governor”.
It will be recalled that Ebonyi State Government recently procured Medical equipment and consumables valued at over One Billion Naira for the General Hospitals across the State.