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12 Igbo Medical Doctors Partner to Build World Class Hospital In Anambra State

Recently, a team of twelve highly trained specialists and consultants, who are currently practicing medicine at the highest levels at different parts of the world, came together to perform ground breaking for construction of a tetiary hospital that will deliver world class quality and innovative health care.

The hospital, Pinnacle Consultant Hospital and Clinics, which will house all branches of medicine, is being constructed by GUMEC Nigeria Limited at Ojoto, Idemili South local government area of the state.

The ground breaking ceremony, which attracted dignitaries from all walks of life was witnessed by Governor Charles Soludo, represented by the Commissioner of Health in the state, Dr. Afam Obidike; the traditional ruler of Ojoto, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu; chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka; Chairman of Louis Carter Group, Chief Louis Onwugbenu; the executive director of the South East Development Commission, Silvester Okonkwo; medical doctors and other dignitaries.

Speaking at the occasion, the president of the United Doctors, Prof. Ndubueze Fidelis Okonkwo, said that access to quality and affordable health care cannot be a monopoly of the rich and the famous.

He said, “All men are created equal and deserve access to the best health care possible. We plan to lead global partners to achieve this goal in Africa.

“We plan to deliver and advocate the development of innovative wellness solutions that will improve the lives of individuals and communities. We intend to serve as a resource center that will teach others the rapidly changing evidence based medical care.

“People with wealth often go abroad to seek medical care that will cure or alleviate their sufferings. We’re working on changing this phenomenon and making medical tourism a thing of the past for Nigerians.

“We want to convince Nigerians that Nigerians are as good as anyone else in possession of the intelligence required to understand and deliver the best health care. Nigeria lacks in some areas the necessary equipment needed to train our brilliant local providers and the development of sophisticated skills needed to deliver world class medical treatment.

“Nigerian doctors in the diaspora are constantly proving this point by serving at the highest levels in hospitals and medical schools worldwide. There are 26,000 black physicians in the United States, and 77% of them are Nigerians. The irony is not lacking when you notice that Nigerians go to American hospitals for medical treatment only to discover in some cases that their doctors or head doctors are Nigerians.

“We plan to introduce world class transplantation medicine, particularly kidney and pancreas transplant, while adding others with time. Our cancer treatment center is expected to open soon. We want to utilize our values and provide the best care possible that preaches and practices the ever needed good governance, comion, dignity, integrity, stedwardship, and excellence where the patient is our main focus and center of mission.”

While urging partnership to ensure timely completion of the project, he thanked Chief Louis Onwugbenu, chairman of Louis Carter Group, who he said, saw the vision and volunteered to as a benefactor – pouring his money and time into the project.

Speaking, Sir Louis Onwugbenu, said he has already injected about two billion naira in the project. He said he keyed into the vision of the diaspora physicians because of what such hospital promises to offer Nigerians.

He also informed that when he was very sick and flown abroad because of COVID-19, he promised God that if he survived, he would give his wealth to provide good health care for those that lack the resources to provide it themselves.

Engr. Ifeanyichukwu Godson Ume, chairman of GUMEC Nig. Ltd., the contractor handling the hospital project, said that the hospital will house all departments of medicine; adding that before the end of 2026, it shall have been completed.

HRH Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, traditional ruler of Ojoto, where the hospital is being built, commended the initiative of the twelve medical doctors that came together to build the hospital, which he said, would help reduce medical tourism among the people.

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Nice one

Where's the picture of the hospital?

That's beautiful. They ve done well

But building alone is not where the problem lies, the real problem is running and maintenance. I hope this case will be different from what is normally obtainable with such projects in this clime

alanto:
Where's the picture of the hospital?

you have seen it in 3d but in real life it is uncompleted building.

propaganda news, with 3d picture

Must we use ethnicity to color every achievement?

What is wrong if the heading reads:
‘12 Nigerians in diaspora build a “world class” hospital in Anambra state, Nigeria.’

Lanretoye:
you have seen it in 3d but in real life it is uncompleted building.

That is a wonderful idea. Thank you, doctors.

i pray the hospital comes to life
we really need to stop travelling to abroad for medical issues

R

They should have built it in South West where ALL the rich Igbo japa to.

The ones there would not be able to afford it.

Now these are the real billionaires, not those without any traceable or tangible source of income, kudos Doctors,,Wata Bam Bam

Zionmdde:
That's beautiful. They ve done well

But building alone is not where the problem lies, the real problem is running and maintenance. I hope this case will be different from what is normally obtainable with such projects in this clime

Instead of partnering tk build, it would have been partnering to get equipment for those techs.

More of this is needed pls.
I love this awakening of my Igbo brothers

Another baby factory in disguise

Great! May God spare the doctor's lives. I pray they are not killed the way Dr Chike Akunyili was killed.

TheChameleon:
They should have built it in South West where ALL the rich Igbo japa to.

The ones there would not be able to afford it.

What you people fail to understand is the Igbos travel and settle in all parts of the world, they'll milk your land and send it back to their region while you, the so-called indigenes, continue reveling in your hate

Well said. This is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the title. The country will NEVER progress when we must add tribe/ethnicity to everything.

gasparpisciotta:
Must we use ethnicity to color every achievement?

What is wrong if the heading reads:
‘12 Nigerians in diaspora build a “world class” hospital in Anambra state, Nigeria.’

elitper:
Great! May God spare the doctor's lives. I pray they are not killed the way Dr Chike Akunyili was killed.

Killed by who? You guys just hate to see good news about the East. Is there any part of this country where people aren't getting murdered every single day? Just a few days ago a professor was murdered in Ilorin, or you didn't see that news?

Good one, in my opinion Ndigbo should concentrate more on trying to develop Igbo land than fighting to get Biafra.


Develop Igbo land now!! Ka anyi Dozie OBODO ANYI

Congratulations to Anambra people.

I Dr Maduka building. Empty today 😩

That's great.
So are me, we are available.👇🏽

Did they build the hospital? No. Misleading headline.... groundbreaking then the beginning of construction. Has construction actually begun? World class hospital ...really? already? Why must everything be over the top? ...not enough to be a hospital ...it has to be world class and almost always...such projects are sub standard. Doctors is not enough.... tribe must be mentioned ...would the hospital be for Igbos only? ...or will non Igbos be treated differently by staff and patients? The noise and chest beating is too much.... a major distraction.

Inspiring.

Hoping to someday set up a Child and Adolescent Mental Health facility.

It still doesn't change anything about the image of the state. A child kidnaped in Ondo state was rescued in Anambra where he was taken to for organ harvesting. rescued by Amotekun,I hope this so called mega H will not get involved in this gruesome crime.

Daniel058:
Good one, in my opinion Ndigbo should concentrate more on trying to develop Igbo land than fighting to get Biafra.


Develop Igbo now!! Ka anyi Dozie OBODO ANYI

True.
If MNK had used his influence to get our Igbo elites to build more of these type of developmental projects, I'm sure in 20 years igboland will far sur all regions of this country, and then it won't matter if we're a part of Nigeria or not.

Funny enough, one of my older friends was friends with MNK during his early days and he gave MNK this idea but Kanu refused to heed to his advise