Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has taken significant steps to enhance the healthcare delivery system in the state by procuring an additional 21 ambulances for rural hospitals across the local government areas.
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.
During an inspection of the Basic Life-Support Ambulances, Governor Bello urged citizens and residents of Kogi State to enrol in the Bello Healthcare Plus initiative, highlighting that the program is completely 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.
In his words, “We have taken delivery of 21 brand new ambulances to be deployed to rural hospitals across the local government areas. The ambulances are fully equipped with modern medical equipment and will significantly improve emergency response in our healthcare system.”
Governor Bello further stated, “I encourage everyone in Kogi State to enrol in our Bello Healthcare Plus program, which provides free healthcare services to our people. Our goal is to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their socio-economic background.”
The ‘Bello Healthcare Plus’ package includes the free distribution of delivery kits, postpartum haemorrhage packs, hypertensive packs, episiotomy packs, and free maternal/newborn healthcare services to pregnant women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition to these efforts, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Reference Hospital in Okene last December, which experts consider to be among the world-class healthcare facilities in the country.
The Kogi State Government has also commissioned several medical facilities in various regions of the state, further enhancing healthcare accessibility.
Furthermore, alongside the ‘Bello Healthcare Plus program, the Kogi State Government introduced the Kogi State Health Insurance Scheme, providing free healthcare services to the people of the state.
The Kogi Care intervention has been another significant achievement of the Governor Bello-led administration. These initiatives demonstrate the commitment of the state government to improving healthcare infrastructure and services for the benefit of the people of Kogi State.
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