Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

Oyo Govt Gets UNICEF's First Solar Medical Oxygen Plant

POSTED ON May 29, 2024 •   Health & Wellness      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
Makinde getting the solar medical oxygen plant on Wednesday l Credit:Punch

The United Nations Children’s Fund on Wednesday handed over the first solarised Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption Plant in Nigeria and a level 2 Newborn Unit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.

UNICEF donated the plant with funding from partners; IHS Nigeria, governments of Canada and Norway as well as the Bills & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Likewise, the Oyo State Strategy for the Scale-Up of Medical Oxygen in Health Facilities was also unveiled.

Speaking at the location of the plant, Jerico Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, the Country Director, UNICEF in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, said the installation of the solarised medical oxygen plant was a groundbreaking achievement.

She said, “Oxygen is a critical life-saving intervention, particularly for newborns and children suffering from pneumonia and other respiratory illnesses. By harnessing solar power, we ensure a reliable and sustainable oxygen supply, even in times of limited electricity.

This plant is a beacon of innovation and resilience, promising to save countless lives and provide a model for similar initiatives across the country.

“Additionally, the Level 2 Newborn Unit established here at Jericho Specialist Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by trained healthcare professionals dedicated to providing specialised care for premature and critically ill newborns.

“This unit will significantly reduce neonatal mortality rates and improve health outcomes for our youngest and most vulnerable population.”

Munduate explained that the Oyo State Strategy for the Scale-Up of Medical Oxygen in Health Facilities was a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to ensure that every health facility in the state was equipped with the necessary resources to provide medical oxygen.

Mundate added that it outlined the steps for capacity building, infrastructure development, supply chain management, and sustainable financing mechanisms.

After signing all official documents of the handing over to the state government, Makinde, who spoke on the roadmap, said, “We may not be remembered for building roads, but we will be remembered for building strong institutions that will ensure that Oyo State runs predictably for so many years after our tenure.”

In her welcome address, the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the unveiling of the solarised Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption Plant in Nigeria, with level 2 Newborn Unit and the Oyo State Strategy for the scale-up of Medical Oxygen in Health Facilities (2024-2028) was as a testament to the power of collaboration, to dedication, and the impact of collective efforts in addressing critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure.

READ ALSO
FG aims to upgrade 2,701 PHC to enhance healthcare access across Nigeria
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 22, 2025 0

The Federal Government, via the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has reveal...

READ ALSO
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to counterfeit Aflotin 20/120 tablets posing health risks
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 21, 2025 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Ni...

READ ALSO
NAFDAC urges healthcare providers to monitor for counterfeit Aflotin tablets
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 16, 2025 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a warning on Tuesda...

READ ALSO
UN commends Nigeria's leadership in healthcare funding following USAID exit
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 13, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria (NAN) - Nigeria has received praise from the United Nations for its decision to inves...

READ ALSO
Men with enlarged breasts face increased breast cancer risk - NCCP
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 13, 2025 0

ABUJA, Nigeria (NAN) - The coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) under the Min...

READ ALSO
NCDC records 660 Lassa fever cases in Nigeria
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 10, 2025 0

The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC...

READ ALSO
Rabies outbreak fears rise in Adamawa amid spike in Dog attacks
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 8, 2025 0

ADAMAWA, Nigeria - Widespread fear of a rabies outbreak has taken hold in parts of Adamawa State due...

READ ALSO
FG unveils MAMII to ensure safe deliveries and healthier mothers
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 8, 2025 0

In an effort to decrease maternal mortality rates, the federal government has initiated the Maternal...

OUR CHANNELS:

Father demands justice as Nigerian correctional service dismisses kidnapping allegations
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Ogunsinasi Oluwaseyi, the father of 12-year-old Oluwaseyi Favour, who was r...


Ogun shuts  four companies for environmental violations
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

OGUN, Nigeria (NAN) - The Ogun state government, via its Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), ha...


IMF urges Nigeria to exercise fiscal caution amid economic reforms
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria to exercise caution in its expenditures...


FG urges IMF, World Bank to bolster economic reforms in sub-saharan Africa
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

Finance Minister Wale Edun has emphasized the need for increased global assistance to reform economi...


LASG short 66,000 healthcare practitioners, threat to quality services delivery
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Lagos State Government is grappling with a significant shortage of medical prac...


Pope Francis to be buried April 26
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 24, 2025 0

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced Tuesday, as world leade...


2face get appointment as technical adviser to Benue Govt.
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 25, 2025 0

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia    has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia...


Nigeria's Economic Reforms Boost Sovereign Credit Profile - IMF
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 23, 2025 0

The Assistant Director for Global Markets at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Jason Wu,  ...


Six dead in Okene Accident: Akpoti-Uduaghan Urges Immediate Road Safety Reforms
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 23, 2025 0

KOGI, Nigeria - Following a tragic auto accident in Okene, Kogi State, which resulted in the loss of...


Plateau NBA expresses outrage over violence, urges FG to protect citizens
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara April 23, 2025 0

PLATEAU, Nigeria - Due to the assaults and homicides occurring in Plateau State by alleged Fulani mi...


More Articles

Load more...

Menu