Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday promised to
support massive investment in modern medical equipment to meet the
health challenges of residents of the state.
Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule,
made the promise at the inauguration of Clinix Healthcare, an
Ultramodern Diagnostic Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
He said private sector participation in healthcare delivery had
complemented the efforts of government and yielded tremendous
dividends through qualitative healthcare.
He said: “We are delighted that the private sector partnership has
yielded another state-of-the-art health facility, with the opening of
this ultramodern diagnostic centre.
“Medical diagnosis is the bedrock of effective treatment.
“With more facilities like this, we can achieve accurate and quick
diagnosis of ailments and proffer immediate treatment.
“As a government, one of our objectives is to curb the incessant
travels abroad for diagnosis and treatment through our Medical Park
Project that will make Lagos State a destination for medical tourism.
“I am reassuring the business community of our commitment to encourage
investment in critical sectors, through appropriate incentives and
support.”
Ambode urged residents to take their health seriously by going for
regular checks for prompt detection of ailments and treatment.
Dr. Modele Osunkiyesi, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry
of Health, urged the centre not to compromise the quality of services.
Osunkiyesi said quality and accurate health diagnosis was the key to
detecting ailments and treatment to secure the health of the people
and reduce mortality.
In his remarks, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, the Chairman of Clinix
Healthcare, said the desire of the centre was to provide world class
healthcare service and reduce medical tourism.
Ighodalo urged government at all levels to support and create the
enabling environment to encourage the private sector to complement
government’s efforts.
He said: “Our goal is to provide quality healthcare for our people,
save lives and help stem the waste of resources through medical
tourism.
“We also call on governments to focus on public-private partnership in
the health sector as a national vision by creating the enabling
environment and joining hands to make this a reality.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the first Clinix Diagnostic
Centre, located at Ilupeju ,was inaugurated in 2006, making the Amuwo
Odofin centre the second.
NAN.
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