Mrs Otti urges Abia residents to take advantage of free medical outreaches by state government
Mrs Otti urges Abia residents to take advantage of free medical outreaches by state government
Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, Umuahia
The wife of Abia State Governor Mrs. Priscilla Otti, wife has urged Abia residents to take advantage of the free medical outreaches organized by state government to improve their health care needs.
A statement by the Press Secretary to the Wife of the Governor Mr
Ndubueze Justice on Thursday stated that Mrs Otti, spoke at the flag-off ceremony a three-day medical outreach organized by the State Ministry of Health at the SDG Multi-Purpose Hospital Etitiulo in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of the state.
She emphasized that providing access to quality healthcare remains a top priority of the current administration.
The Abia’s first lady also advised those living in Ugwunagbo LGA to take advantage of the opportunity, adding that the outreach was designed to enhance the health and well-being of the communities in the area and underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring accessible healthcare for all.
She said, “This is not the first time this administration has conducted a free medical outreach, and it certainly won’t be the last. We are committed to making this an ongoing effort, especially for vulnerable groups in our society,” Mrs. Otti said. She also called on the community to safeguard the hospital’s facilities, noting that protecting the infrastructure would serve the best interests of the people”.
Mrs. Otti revealed that Gov. Alex Otti, has approved the reconstruction of 200 primary health centres across Abia’s 17 Local Government Areas. This initiative is part of the administration’s broader healthcare reform, aimed at improving access to quality medical services across the state.
The governor’s wife personally oversaw the medical outreach and toured the 100-bed SDG Multi-Purpose Hospital to assess its readiness for handling emergencies and delivering high-quality care.
She disclosed that the establishment of the hospital in Ugwunagbo is a product of collaboration between the Otti administration and the federal government, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which focuses on health and well-being for all.
“This initiative marks a major milestone in our efforts to enhance healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and promote the overall well-being of our communities,” she remarked. Mrs. Otti also reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing free healthcare to vulnerable groups under the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. “Individuals over 70 years of age, children under five, and pregnant women will receive free healthcare services,” she added.
The medical outreach offered a broad range of services, including eye care, prenatal care, pediatrics, laboratory tests, medication, and surgical procedures.
Also speaking the Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ogbonnaya Uche, and the CEO of the Hospital Management Board, Dr. Odochi Azubuike, encouraged participants to cooperate with medical personnel and follow the outlined procedures for a smooth and efficient process.
Dr. Uche also confirmed that the governor had approved the reconstruction of over 200 health centres across the state’s 17 LGAs, a move designed to further boost healthcare infrastructure and accessibility.
The Mayor of Ugwunagbo LGA,
Mr. Emeka Nosike expressed gratitude to Gov. Otti and the federal government for their continued efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, not only in Ugwunagbo but across the entire state.