Partner With Government On Healthcare, UITH CMD Urges Wealthy Nigerians

Partner With Government On Healthcare, UITH CMD Urges Wealthy Nigerians

Professor Abdullah Yussuf, Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has urged philanthropists and affluent Nigerians to collaborate with the Federal Government in enhancing healthcare services across the country. Speaking at the inauguration of a N250 million Burn Intensive Care Unit donated by the Salman Shagaya Foundation to UITH, Yussuf emphasized the critical need for ongoing support to expand healthcare provisions and reduce medical tourism…… CONTINUE READING 

Yussuf praised the foundation for its contribution and acknowledged Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for efforts in upgrading healthcare facilities. However, he appealed for further assistance from the state government and individuals in infrastructure development, including roads, transportation, and power facilities.

The donor, Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya, expressed personal inspiration behind the project, named the Batuli Ajiferuke Shagaya Burn Intensive Care Unit (BAS-BICU), emphasizing its role in advancing healthcare in the North Central region. He highlighted the unit’s state-of-the-art capabilities in managing acute burns and preventing infections, underscoring its potential to improve treatment outcomes and enhance quality of life.

The commissioning ceremony, attended by dignitaries including the Emir of Ilorin and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, marked a significant milestone in healthcare development, signaling collective efforts to meet critical healthcare needs nationwide.