UNICEF, in partnership with IHS Nigeria, and the Government of Canada, has officially handed over a state-of-the-art medical oxygen plant and oxygen delivery devices to the Rivers State Government. The development marked a significant advancement in efforts to enhance maternal, newborn, and child health in Rivers State and across the nation. The installation of the cutting-edge oxygen plant at Eleme General Hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, follows a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of oxygen needs in health facilities, conducted jointly with the Federal Ministry of Health and CHAI in the 36 states of the federation.
This assessment, the largest of its kind globally, informed the strategic placement of oxygen plants throughout Nigeria. UNICEF Nigeria’s representative, Cristian Munduate, highlighted the importance of this achievement during the handover ceremony, saying: “The handover of this newly built Oxygen Generation Plant marks a crucial advancement in our mission to supply medical-grade oxygen to healthcare facilities. “This represents a remarkable step forward in our shared commitment to improving maternal, newborn, and child health in Rivers State and across Nigeria.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Rivers State for their unwavering support and collaboration. We also express our deepest appreciation to our donors, IHS Nigeria, and the Government of Canada for this partnership.” CEO of IHS Towers, Mohamad Darwish, emphasised .