By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Ekiti State Government and Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to upgrade the Ikole Specialist Hospital to a Federal Medical Center (FMC).
The ceremony held at the hospital’s premises and was attended by a host of dignitaries.
The handover of the State Specialist Hospital Ikole-Ekiti signifies a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of Ikole Ekiti and Ekiti State as a whole.
The presence of a Federal Tertiary Hospital in Ikole-Ekiti represents hope for patients battling illnesses beyond the capacity of secondary health care, brings comfort for families in distress, and increases the possibility of a healthier future for many more citizens within the state.
Special thanks to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji as well as the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa for approving and for making the upgrade a reality.