Anambra State government has reiterated its commitment to partnering the Mission and other key players in the Health sector for effective healthcare delivery in the State.
Governor Willie Obiano stated this when he inaugurated the reconstructed Immaculate Heart Multi Specialty Hospital, Aguleri in Anambra East Local government Area for use.
The Inauguration of the facility commenced with a holy mass officiated by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Arch Diocese, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke, and Auxilliary Bishop of Onitsha Arch Diocese Most Reverend Dennis Isizo and other Catholic priests.
According to Governor Obiano, his administration has been intervening in many General hospitals, adding that while the Onitsha General Hospital is ninety five percent complete, Enugwu-Ukwu General hospital is sixty Percent and Ekwulobia General Hospital is forty five percent.
The Governor who was accompanied to the event by his wife Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu pointed out that the Umueri hospital will soon receive attention, saying that his administration is gradually making steady efforts in Healthcare delivery.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala stressed that the State government which is already partnering the mission and other key players in Healthcare delivery, has mapped out series of programmes in the health sector for Ndi Anambra.
Reverend Father Chimaobi Okoye, the Chief Executive Officer of Immaculate Heart Multi Specialty Hospital, said that the hospital, where Governor Obiano was born had been in existence since the 1950s.
Earlier in a homily, Most Reverend Isizo described health work as that of love and patience, prayed that people who will work there would imbibe these virtues.
Speaking to the ABS, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel Ifejiofor, Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Chief Tony Oli, the Traditional Ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Ifeatu Obiokoye described the project as one that will bring good health to the people of the area.
The event was attended by some top government functionaries, including, State Chief Judge, Justice Ijem Onwuamaegbu, former Deputy Governor, Mr Emeka Sibeudu, Traditional rulers, among others.
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