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Governor Chukwuma Soludo has fulfilled his pre-election promise by constructing a modern general hospital for the Okpoko community in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital aims to enhance healthcare access for residents.
According to the governor’s Chief Press Secretary Christian Aburime on Wednesday, Dr. Chinasa Eze from the hospital’s Ophthalmology Unit confirmed that the eye care division has been upgraded to improve vision care in the community. Additionally, Governor Soludo has approved free antenatal services for pregnant women in Okpoko, further strengthening maternal healthcare.
Governor Soludo’s commitment to healthcare reform has earned him national recognition. He was recently honoured as the best-performing governor in primary healthcare delivery in both the Southeast and Nigeria overall.
The prestigious awards were presented by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the Federal Ministry of Health, and UNICEF. As part of his broader healthcare strategy, he has upgraded multiple primary healthcare centers, constructed five new general hospitals, and ensured they are staffed with skilled medical personnel.
To further boost healthcare efficiency, Governor Soludo has employed 1,000 health workers, including doctors, nurses, consultants, and pharmacists, while introducing telemedicine services for improved medical access.
His administration’s efforts have also positioned Anambra among the top states in fiscal and healthcare performance, securing $1.2 million in awards for excellence in primary healthcare. Additionally, Anambra ranked fourth in BudgIT’s 2024 State of States report for fiscal sustainability, reflecting the governor’s effective governance and resource management.
