By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja
Kogi State Government in north-central Nigeria has procured 20 ambulances to support activities of rural hospitals in the state.
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, while speaking during the inspection of the Basic life-Support Ambulances at Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja, on Tuesday, said that the provision of the ambulances is aimed at enhancing the healthcare delivery system in the state.
According to Bello, the procurement of additional ambulances for rural hospitals across the local government areas is a significant step by his administration to improve healthcare delivery.
“These ambulances, Toyota Hiace high roof buses, come equipped with various features such as patient and driver cabin intercom, oxygen supply system, portable and rechargeable suction machines, first aid boxes with emergency drugs, fire extinguishers, and wash hand basins.
“The buses are also equipped with electrical systems, vinyl flooring, wall-mounted sphygmomanometers, and flexible examination lights,” he said.
Governor Bello urged citizens and residents of Kogi State to enroll in the Bello Healthcare Plus initiative which was free of charge.
He emphasized that his administration would continue to prioritize the well-being of the people, as a healthy population is crucial for meaningful development.
The ‘Bello Healthcare Pluspackage includes the free distribution of delivery kits, postpartum hemorrhage packs, hypertensive packs, episiotomy packs, and free maternal/newborn healthcare services to pregnant women and other vulnerable groups.
