The Federal Capital Territory Executive Council has approved contracts for the construction and equipping of the abandoned Utako General Hospital, as well as the renovation and revamping of 14 existing General Hospitals across the territory. This decision was made during a recent Executive Council meeting, according to Mandate Secretary FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe. The upgrades will include a total overhaul of facility infrastructure and the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment.
The abandoned Utako project will see the immediate resumption of work to complete construction, fully equip the facility, and deploy appropriate medical staffing to bring the hospital into operational status. This directive was given by the Minister of FCT, Wike, who emphasized the need to revive the project. The Minister's directive aims to ensure that the hospital is fully functional and provides quality healthcare services to the people of the FCT.
The upgrades will encompass a range of medical equipment, including advanced diagnostic materials, X-ray machines, and modern surgical tools for operating theatres. This move is expected to significantly improve the quality of healthcare services provided in the FCT. According to Dr. Fasawe, the planned revamping of primary and secondary healthcare centers across the six Area Councils is expected to ease pressure on tertiary health institutions within the nation's capital.
Dr. Fasawe also disclosed that efforts are ongoing in healthcare financing, with the FCT Administration maintaining consistent payments to Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) for premium and capitation obligations under the health insurance scheme. This ensures that healthcare services are accessible and affordable for the people of the FCT. The FCT Administration's commitment to healthcare financing is a significant step towards achieving universal healthcare coverage.
The renovation, rehabilitation, and upgrading of all general hospitals in the FCT are expected to bring about quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare for the people of the FCT. Dr. Fasawe expressed her satisfaction with the Minister's directive, stating that it will go a long way in improving healthcare services in the territory. The upgrades will also provide an opportunity for the hospitals to recruit and deploy more medical personnel.
The FCT Executive Council's decision to approve contracts for the Utako Hospital and 14 other general hospitals is a significant step towards improving healthcare services in the territory. The project is expected to be completed soon, and the hospitals will be fully equipped with modern medical equipment. This move is in line with the FCT Administration's efforts to provide quality healthcare services to its residents.
The completion of the Utako Hospital and the upgrades of 14 other general hospitals will not only improve healthcare services but also provide job opportunities for medical personnel. The FCT Administration's commitment to healthcare is evident in its consistent payments to HMOs and its efforts to revamp primary and secondary healthcare centers. The project is a significant milestone in the FCT's efforts to provide quality healthcare services to its residents.
Key points
- The FCT Executive Council has approved contracts for the construction and equipping of the abandoned Utako General Hospital and the renovation and revamping of 14 existing General Hospitals.
- The upgrades will include a total overhaul of facility infrastructure and the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment.
- The planned revamping of primary and secondary healthcare centers across the six Area Councils is expected to significantly ease pressure on tertiary health institutions within the nation's capital.
