Ogoni specialist hospital project nears completion, says HYPREP
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has revealed that the 100-bed Ogoni Specialist Hospital is close to completion. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, HYPREP Project Coordinator, shared this update after receiving a report from the Technical Planning Committee. The hospital aims to address major healthcare gaps for residents of Ogoniland and surrounding areas. The facility is part of broader health interventions led by HYPREP in the region.
What we know
- Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey stated the hospital has reached 78.2 per cent completion and is still under construction.
- The Technical Planning Committee was tasked with developing a sustainable operational model for the hospital.
- The committee’s report will guide legal frameworks, funding, governance, and pre-evaluation for hospital operations.
- Prof. Christie Mato highlighted recommendations for accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, including community-based health insurance and flexible staffing.
- Legborsi Pyagbara described the committee’s submission as a historic milestone and emphasized the need to protect and support the facility.
