By Emmanuel Chigbata
Anambra State Government has approved the sum of N500 million for upgrade of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, COOUTH.
The fund is for the acquisition of major medical equipment and funding for the accreditation of critical departments in the hospital.
The Chief Medical Director of the University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu disclosed this when she appeared before the Public Account Committee of Anambra State House of Assembly to defend the hospital’s 2025 financial year
The COOUTH Chief Medical Director appreciated the State Government for irs support and commitment to repositioning the institution.
She informed that the hospital had commenced innovations and rejuvenation aimed at transforming it into a centre of excellence capable of providing quality healthcare services not only to people of Anambra State, but also to neighbouring states.
She also assured the lawmakers that the hospital management would implement the 2026 budget strictly in line with the approvals granted, while addressing observations and corrections raised during the review of the 2025 financial year.
Dr. Umeakuewulu hinted that some departments of the hospital required immediate accreditation and that funds had been approved to facilitate the process, stressing that the management is working round the clock to ensure that the institution gains national and international recognition.
The Chief Medical Director thanked Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his support and appealed for continued collaboration as the hospital works towards achieving its vision of becoming a globally recognised Centre of Excellence.
