Government steps up efforts to secure oxygen for emergency care
The Federal Government has highlighted the urgent need for a reliable oxygen supply in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, stressed that oxygen security is vital for maternal health, emergency response, and pandemic preparedness. The government is working with partners to improve oxygen infrastructure and sustainability in hospitals nationwide. Experts and stakeholders agree that these efforts are crucial for saving lives, especially among children and vulnerable groups.
Highlights
- Daju Kachollom emphasized that oxygen security defines the quality of healthcare and is essential for Universal Health Coverage.
- The government has installed new equipment like Pressure Swing Adsorption Plants and Liquid Oxygen tanks in hospitals.
- Dr. Gilbert Shetak stated that efforts to expand oxygen sustainability will continue across the country.
- Development partners, including UNICEF and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, are collaborating to improve oxygen supply and infrastructure.
- The Federal Ministry of Health has launched the National Strategy for the Scale-Up of Medical Oxygen in Nigeria, 2023–2027, aiming to reduce deaths from hypoxemia.
