Federal Polytechnic Oko Supplies Essential Drugs, Equipment, and Test Kits to Medical Centre
Federal Polytechnic Oko has boosted healthcare delivery at its Medical Centre with the supply of essential drugs, medical equipment, and test kits.
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Federal Polytechnic Oko has boosted healthcare delivery at its Medical Centre with the supply of essential drugs, medical equipment, and test kits.
The supplies were presented by the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, in fulfillment of management’s commitment to strengthening health services for staff, students, and the surrounding community.
Among the drugs supplied are anti-malaria drugs, antibiotics, allergy medications, amodiaquine, cartons of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), syringes, and deep pain relief creams.
The equipment and kits delivered include stethoscopes, blood pressure machines, thermometers, weighing scales, Accu-Chek glucometers, Accu-Chek strips, cholesterol machines and strips, malaria and typhoid test kits, as well as Hepatitis B and C test kits.
Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Awuzie noted that she had received numerous calls and messages from staff and students regarding the shortage of essential drugs at the centre. She expressed concern that some staff who registered the Polytechnic’s Medical Centre under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) may have been denied full benefits due to the shortages.
“Management deemed it necessary to procure these drugs and medical equipment as earlier requested by the Acting Director of Medical Services,” she explained. “I therefore implore all staff, students, and even members of the surrounding community to visit the Medical Centre. We are now more determined to support healthcare systems, address humanitarian needs, and improve patient welfare. Our health centre is now equipped to take care of your health.”
The Acting Director of Medical Services, Dr. Paul Okose, expressed gratitude to the Rector and management for their timely intervention. He described the items as urgently needed and assured that they would be properly utilized to meet patient needs.
Pharmacist Sheun Emmanuel, Optometrist Dr. Mba Chiamaka, other medical staff, and several members of the Polytechnic’s management team were present to witness the handover ceremony.
