Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the process for the re-positioning of all levels of the health sector is effectively on course, with the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment for Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital.
The governor also declared that the total rehabilitation of structures at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital will create the right environment for quality tertiary healthcare.
Wike, who spoke yesterday in an interview with newsmen shortly after an inspection visit to the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital in Port Harcourt, stated that the health sector would continue to reeive priority attention from his administration.
The governor who was accompanied on the project inspection by the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince UcheSecondus, said that majority of the equipment procured by the state government for the hospital have arrived. He said, “Our objective is to improve the standard of the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital as a centre of excellence in tertiary healthcare.
“In terms of equipment, the contractors have done well. Eighty percent of the equipment have arrived the hospital premises and they will be installed as soon as possible “.
Wike, however, noted that the progress of work on the structural rehabilitation is slow, hence the contractors should expedite action.
The governor said, “We believe the contractors should deploy more workforce for the rehabilitation of the hospital. The State Government is doing what is necessary to enhance the quality of the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital.”
He also inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Doctors Quarters at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital and advised the contractors to improve the pace of work.
The governor assured that funding of the projects will be sustained to ensure early completion.
Wike was briefed during the project inspection by the Medical Director of Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital,Dr. Paul Kua,and Director of Nursing,Mrs. AjumokeOkpu.
By: ANAYO ONUKWUGHA
Leadership News
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