UNICEF hands over 720,000-liter Oxygen Plant to Yobe Govt
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
In its efforts to boost healthcare delivery to children and adolescents, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has handed over a 720,000 liter capacity oxygen plant to Yobe state government.
The multi million Naira plant wa constructed at Specialist Hospital, Damaturu
UNICEF Country Representative, Mrs. Cristian Munduate, said that the gas facility would play critical role in combating child mortality in Yobe and other neighbouring states.
Munduate said Yobe state was among few states that benefited from this intervention, adding that it would support government efforts in ensuring universal health coverage.
She said that UNICEF has trained technical personnel to operate and maintain the gas plant and ensure value for the money invested.
According to her, UNICEF has taken bold steps towards addressing the instances of child mortality, and malnutrition among others.
The country representative reminded people of the state to give priority to child health and wellbeing, and always ensure that every child is immunized against the six child killer diseases.
Mundane commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for investing hugely in the health sector and pledged UNICEF’s continued support and partnership.
In his speech, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards achieving universal health coverage.
Represented by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Lawan Gana, the governor emphasised the importance of availability of oxygen across healthcare facilities in the state.
The Governor applauded UNICEF for its numerous interventions in the health sector, especially in combating child mortality rate in the state.
He said the interventions aligned with his administration’s objectives of making health care available and affordable across the state.
Governor Buni said the provision of an oxygen gas plant facility would go a long way in saving the lives of people, especially children, across Yobe and neighboring states.
