Abia State Government has promised to provide funds for the accreditation of various departments at the State owned University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) as well as maintain regular payment of salaries of resident doctors in the State.
A press release by the State Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu, quotes Governor Okezie Ikpeazu saying despite the fact that the issue of salary arrears predates his administration, he is determined to tackle and settle the outstandings gradually as the State resources improve.
The Governor noted that since inception, his administration has remained willing and committed to the improvement of ABSUTH and the general health sector of Abia State.
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According to the Press release, several healthcare frameworks were rolled out by the current administration in the State to improve health services for the people.
These include the procurement of about five containers of world class dialysis equipment, Telehealth Center with about twenty doctors who regularly give professional assistance to primary healthcare personnel.
Governor Ikpeazu however challenged the health workers’ union leaders to advise their members on productivity and prudence.
He asked them to fashion out ways to regain the confidence of the people through quality services thereby improve their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
( Editor, Omor Bazuaye)
