NAN- Akwa Ibom Government says it will provide a special intervention grant to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) to enable the institution update its facilities.
Gov. Udom Emmanuel announced this during the October edition of Government House Prayer meeting, held at the Latter Day House Chapel, Governor’s lodge, Uyo, on Saturday.
The governor in an unscheduled visit to the hospital said the grant would help provide conducive operational environment for patients receiving treatment in the hospital.
The governor particularly frowned at the poor sanitary condition and dilapidated infrastructure at the accident and emergency ward.
He noted that the situation he saw the patients in was a far cry to the recovery process in which a health institution is known for.
The unit, according to him, has dirty walls; broken tiles on the floor and in the lounge, grass compete with the building for space even as the toilet facilities beg for water.
“I went to the only teaching hospital available in the state. You can imagine the deplorable sight lacking both in ambience and structure, yet managed by professors and consultants.
“Even the environment is enough to hinder the recovery of the sick. I was really upset.
“I have decided to give the institution a grant to upgrade the facilities especially the labour ward where babies are born.
“People given facilities to manage should put in their best in line with their professional calling,’’ he charged.
The governor specifically directed that the funds be used in upgrading facilities at the accident and emergency as well as in the maternity ward.
