BY: EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU.
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Dr. Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru has challenged investors to invest in quality healthcare delivery system, so as to build a healthy nation.
The Deputy Governor made this known while commissioning the multi million Naira ultra modern health facility, Ophelia Medical Diagnostic Center, Amalim in Ikeduru LGA of the state.
The diagnostic center was facilitated by Dr. Mrs. Ophelia Mathews, Dr. Ekomaro described it as a patriotic humanitarian investment.
The Deputy Governor observed that her Investment in the health sector is in tandem with the State government, Shared Prosperity administration’s mantra of think home philosophy.
She applauded the Governor Hope Uzodimma for his administration’s commitments in providing enabling environment for businesses to thrive as well as their advanced plans in providing 24 hours power supply to the state.
Dr. Ekomaru highlighted the administration’s willingness for collaborative partnerships, more especially in health sector and other socio-economic activities that would be beneficial to the citizenry.
The Deputy Governor also commended Dr. Mrs. Ophelia Mathews for her patriotism and investment in health care delivery services noting the vision is also in tandem with the state government’s commitments in rehabilitation and equipping of all the Health Centers and general hospitals in the State with modern equipment.
She advised the people to register for the ongoing Health Insurance Scheme for easier access to the free and qualitative health delivery services.
Ekomaru encouraged the people to patronize and protect the center and stressed the government’s plans to bring professional medical personnel to assist in the realization of comprehensive and qualitative health care delivery services.
In her address, Dr. Mrs. Mathews, the founder of the center, expressed gratitude to Imo State government for their commitment in improving health care delivery services and encouragement towards entrepreneurship.
She described the project as a significant milestone of a long time held dream turned reality. ”This center stands as the first of its kind in our great community. It’s not just a building; it’s a symbol of Hope, resilience, and healing”.
Mathews who hails from Duruahazie in Umueze Abazu Ogwa autonomous community in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State pointed out that the vision was born from a place of deep sorrow and determination, while recalling with deep grief, the death of her beloved uncle, Mr. Gilmore Udeji, who she said, died at the age of 55 years, from illness associated with diabetic hypertension.
”His death was not only painful, it was preventable. The absence of a proper diagnostic facility and timely medical intervention denied him the care he needed most. A good and caring man, his death left a mark on my soul. How i wish, he is alive today, to witness what once seemed impossible, becoming a reality.
“This is more than just the opening of a medical center, it’s the beginning of a new dawn for our community. No longer will our people face the hardship of traveling far for healthcare. No longer will lives be lost, due to delayed medical attention. The challenges, that once defined our health care, the tears, the pains, and the helplessness ends today“.
According to her, ”Ophelia Medical Diagnostic Center is here to serve, to heal, and to offer our people access to quality, life-saving care. Our mission is simple, yet profound : To save lives, and now, that mission is within your reach”.
Speaking, Dr. Nixon Udeji, the Facilitator of the programme gave kudos to the financier for remembering her root and for giving back to the society despite her societal exposure.
