Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, COOUTH, Amaku Awka, in Anambra State is soon to commence dialysis of patients with kidney problems.
The Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Joe Akabuike, made this known when members of Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Health, paid a familiarization visit to the management of the Health institution.
Dr. Akabuike hinted that the dialysis building has been completed, and the equipment as well as nephrologists and nurses that will work there are also ready.
He explained that the aim of the project is to make the teaching hospital a centre of excellence, in line with the vision of Governor Willie Obiano for the state.
The Chief Medical Director further spoke on the vision, mission, challenges and overall progress of the hospital, and solicited the support of the committee in realizing the dream.
In his speech, the leader of the team who is also the Chairman of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Dr. Nnamdi Umeh, extolled the hospital for its developmental stridesb and the harmonious working relationship that existing between the management and its staff.
He encouraged them to keep up the good work and pledged their total support whenever the need arises.
Later, the CMD and other management staff took the committee members to the Consultancy Lounge, Dialysis Centre, Radiology Unit and various wards in the hospital for inspection.
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