The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has distributed 48 vein-finding devices and accessories to its 14 secondary health facilities managed by the Hospitals Management Board.
Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja, stating the devices would greatly enhance healthcare delivery in the territory.
She explained that the equipment, described as “vital to healthcare,” was provided through the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike.
The advanced medical devices aim to improve patient care by increasing the accuracy and efficiency of venous access procedures.
“Vein finders assist healthcare professionals in locating veins for intravenous cannulation and blood sampling, reducing multiple needle attempts and improving access, especially in patients with difficult veins such as children, the elderly, and obese patients.
“These machines make it easier to access a patient’s vein quickly and painlessly.
“They also enable newly trained doctors to establish intravenous access without multiple needle pricks, making hospital visits less traumatic, especially for children,” she said.
Fasawe added that the devices would help assess superficial vein patterns, enhancing clinical efficiency and accuracy.
As part of the distribution, a practical training session was conducted for healthcare personnel from the beneficiary hospitals to improve their knowledge and skills.
She emphasized that the training covered proper handling, operation, and maintenance of the vein finders and accessories to ensure optimal use, sustainability, and maximum patient benefit.
“Participants were also trained on safe equipment handling to promote effective deployment and long-term sustainability across all facilities.”
She concluded that the initiative demonstrates the FCT Administration’s commitment, under Wike, to equipping healthcare facilities with modern technology that improves service delivery, patient experience, and supports healthcare professionals in providing quality care.
