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Speaking while performing the commissioning ceremony of the Infectious Disease Hospital/ Treatment and Isolation Centre located at Alex Onyeador close, Ogbor Hill, Aba said the present administration will not relent in its resolve to always support all the Frontline Health Personnels,partners and other stakeholders towards ensuring that the fight against the dreaded Covid 19 Scourge is achievd and won.
The Governor represented by his Deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu described the ceremony as another success story and milestone in Govt’s determined efforts to ensure that adequate health care is made available for Abians and other residents of the State in view of the challenges posed by the Covid 19 Pandemic.
He used the event to appeal to residents in Aba and environs to take advantage of the Infectious Disease Hospital/ Treatment and Isolation Centre to present themselves for checks and treatment and reiterates that Govt will do all in its power to ensure that Abia attain a Covid 19 free state
In his address, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji said the commissioning of the Infectious Disease Hospital equipped with all the ultra modern life saving and support equipments bring to three the number of Covid 19 Isolation and Treatment Centres in the State and urged Abians to continue to observe all the necessary protocols on Covid disease as listed by health authorities.
Also in their remarks, the Acting Transition Committee Chairman of Aba North, Mrs Joy Iwuchukwu, and the Chairman Aba North Traditional Rulers Council, Eze Sunday Udodirim appreciated the Governor for establishing the Infectious Disease Hospital in the area and reminded the people that the Covid 19 pandemic is still very much around, hence the need for all to observe all the precautionary measures laid down by Government and the NCDC.
The event which featured inspection of facilities in the Hospital by the Governor’s representative attracted the presence of the Secretary to Abia State Government, Mr Chris Ezem, the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi, top Government Officials, Traditional Rulers, Health Personnels and other notable personalities.
