Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital, Oraifite in Ewusigo Local Government Area has been commissioned by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo.
In his address during the ceremony, Governor Soludo remarked that Nigeria ranks thirty-first in heart diseases related deaths, noting that the cardiac facility will go a long way in helping Ndi Anambra take care of their health.
Represented by his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Governor Soludo, who noted that health is top on the agenda of his administration, said the Anambra State Government will assist in sustaining the multi-million naira project.
He thanked Sir Emeka Okwuosa for coming home to invest, calling on others to emulate him.
In his address at the event, the Founder of Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital, Oraifite, Engineer Emeka Okwuosa, said the hospital, built in memory of his late mother, Dame Irene Nneka Okwuosa, will provide healthcare services, particularly in cardiology, which he said Nigerians travel abroad to get, and will deliver first-class health and medical services with the highest quality and safest care for every patient.
Engineer Okwuosa, who is also the Founder of Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation, added that the Specialist hospital is fully committed to complementing government’s efforts in reducing maternal and child mortality, controlling spread of preventable diseases, providing access to affordable and safe surgery for removal of tumours, in addition to training the next generation of scientists, medical practitioners and public health caregivers, and thanked the VOOM Foundation, USA for their support.
The Executive Director of the VOOM Foundation, Shawn Pallone, said the foundation’s partnership with Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital is a great opportunity to give back to the society, promising that the foundation will do it’s best to ensure the wellness of the people, while the General Manager of Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation, Amanda Obidike, highlighted the aims and objectives of the foundation.
The event attracted personalities from all walks of life, including the Traditional ruler of Onitsha, Obi Alfred Achebe, Igwe Daniel Udoji of Oraifite, Bishop Samuel Ezeofor of Aguata Anglican Diocese, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike among others, while Prince Arthur Eze, represented by Dr. Emeka Eze of Toronto Hospital, Onitsha, Chief Innocent Chukwuma and former President General of Orafite, Sir Ralph Wike gave goodwill messages at the event that featured unveiling of plaque, inspection of the hospital facilities and presentation of a shuttle bus for community services.
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