The governor noted that the state government also criminalised unlawful appropriation of government property to safeguard public assets.
“A standard ambulance costs about ₦150 million. Nigeria spent ₦39 billion refurbishing the National Conference Centre in Abuja…,” Mr Obi noted.
The NMA chair also urged the government and the security agencies to ensure the protection of medical personnel against banditry and kidnapping
The commissioner said that the medical equipment will improve access to quality healthcare for all.
He said that the vaccination campaign would run from October 7 to October 17.
Michael Oguntoye, the director of the Primary Healthcare System, explained that the trainees would receive training on primary healthcare principles.
Mr Sani noted with satisfaction that the present 255 PHCs in the state were the best in the country.
Mr Soretire urged legislators to expand social insurance coverage to alleviate the financial burden on households.
However, Mr Gwamna said that 29 suspected cases of cholera were recorded in two of the state’s 13 local government areas.
He, therefore, said that the country could effectively leverage technology as a tool to address drug abuse.
