The Kwara State Government has officially opened the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, making the state-of-the-art facility ready for use.
This new ICU will offer essential, lifesaving support to patients in critical condition, and is designed to further empower healthcare professionals to provide top-tier care.
Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the Commissioner for Health, shared the news in a press release issued by the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Saad Hamdalat, and circulated to journalists on Tuesday in Ilorin.
Dr. El-Imam highlighted the activation of the ICU as a significant advancement for the state’s healthcare system, emphasizing that this milestone aligns with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s ongoing commitment to improving medical infrastructure throughout Kwara State.
“This marks a crucial part of our ongoing mission to ensure high-quality healthcare services reach our people,” Dr. El-Imam remarked. “With a fully functional ICU, more patients in serious condition will receive the urgent care they need, and our health workers are better equipped to deliver expert medical support.”
The Commissioner applauded Governor AbdulRazaq for his continuous support and strategic investments in healthcare, noting that the ICU will not only enhance patient treatment, but also contribute to advanced training, research, and hands-on clinical education for the teaching hospital’s staff and students.
She reassured the public of the administration’s unwavering dedication to guaranteeing that all residents have access to crucial medical care, no matter the circumstance.
“For many families and communities, this ICU stands as a source of hope, especially in times of emergency,” the statement reads.
The state government encouraged residents to take advantage of the improved medical services now available, and urged healthcare workers to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism in the facility.
