By joshua UBTH Receives Federal Government Ambulance To Enhance Emergency Services
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin city
The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Monday, August 31st, received a newly donated ambulance from the federal government to bolster an emergency medical response.
Speaking during the ambulance presentation by the federal government delivered by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Prof. Ize-Iyamu said that the donation would significantly strengthen patient care and emergency operations.
The CMD expressed gratitude for the ongoing federal support under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged judicious use of the ambulance.
“We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led the federal government under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the invaluable support to UBTH. This donation will enhance our emergency medical services and deliver our mandate to provide quality healthcare delivery. ”
According to her, “The ambulance is a working theatre. Critical in evacuating cases of trauma to the site of care; with medical interventions done within the ambulance before getting to the hospital.”
For efficiency, the CMD stated that the ambulance is going to be stationed at the UBTH “Emergency unit” for quick “Evacuation of emergency and trauma cases.”
She mentioned medical engagements of the hospital backed by the declaration, “We are the number one cancer treatment Centre in the South-South of Nigeria.”
Presenting the ambulance to UBTH on behalf of the federal government, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa commended the Chief Medical Director and her management team for driving excellence in healthcare delivery at the tertiary health institution.
The Edo State Deputy Governor, who facilitated the ambulance donation while a member of the House of Representatives formally handed over the vehicle on behalf of the federal government to the UBTH.
Hon. Idahosa pledged the Edo State government’s unwavering commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare services and expressed his gratitude to the hospital’s management for providing exceptional medical care to his late mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, during her admission at the facility prior to her passing.
“I have been part of the process to attract this donation from my days as a member of the House of Representatives. I thank the President and the Minister of the Federal Republic and the Federal Ministry of Health. They have done fantastically well.
However, I want to tell the President of Nigeria that we need more projects in UBTH as it is strategically located in Nigeria. The more we equip the hospital with modern equipment, the more opportunity and universal basic treatment would be available to our people.” Idahosa stated.