Federal government donates oxygen plants to Osun hospitals
The Federal Government has provided new oxygen plants and medical equipment to two hospitals in Osun State. The donations, announced by Dr. Temitope Ilori on November 30, 2023, are part of a global fund-supported initiative to improve access to medical-grade oxygen. Hospitals in Osogbo, Iwo, Ile-Ife, and Ila Orangun benefited from the support. The move aims to make oxygen therapy more affordable and accessible in the region.
What we know
- The Federal Government installed Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption plants in two state hospitals in Osogbo and Iwo.
- Medical equipment was also donated to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital and the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ila Orangun.
- Dr. Temitope Ilori stated the initiative is part of a global fund project to ensure equitable oxygen therapy services.
- Donations included oxygen cylinders, pulse oximeters, oxygen regulators, and other essential equipment.
- Additional cryogenic oxygen tanks were installed in hospitals in Lagos and Ibadan to further boost oxygen supply across Nigeria.
