Abia picked for regional stroke, neurovascular centre.
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As Otti govt secures int’l recognition for health reforms By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State has emerged as the preferred location for a proposed stroke and neurovascular centre to serve Nigeria and West Africa, following its participation in the 2026 Sweden-Africa Neurosurgery Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti at Government House, Umuahia.
Kanu said the selection was in recognition of Abia’s strides in healthcare delivery and the availability of qualified medical specialists, describing it as another milestone in the state’s ongoing health sector reforms. He said the proposed centre would address the rising incidence of stroke across Africa, particularly Nigeria, by providing specialised facilities for comprehensive treatment and management of neurovascular conditions. According to him, the state government had approved the participation of the Ministry of Health in the international symposium to explore strategic partnerships and opportunities for specialised healthcare development. The Commissioner said Abia’s health sector reforms were also showcased at the symposium, adding that the Ministry of Health had recently been recognised as a national self-care champion.
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