Anambra To Establish Trauma Centre For Accident Victims -Commissioner

Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, says the government will establish a trauma centre to improve the survival rate of accident victims in the state.
Okpala made this disclosure yesterday, during the Budget Defense of the Ministry of Health, before the Assembly House Committee on Health in Awka.
He said that it was important to establish the trauma centre, following the spate of road accidents, fire outbreaks, building collapse and other emergencies in the state.
“The trauma center will provide specialised medical services and resources; to patients suffering from traumatic injuries caused by falls, major collisions or road accidents, fire outbreaks or even gun shots.
“We believe that a well-equipped trauma centre can considerably reduce the chances of death or disability; caused by traumatic injuries.
“The stand-alone trauma facility is one of Gov. Willie Obiano’s legacy projects, so, it’s included in the 2020 proposed budget and we appeal for accelerated approval so we can start processing the documents for it, “he said.
Okpala said that the ministry recorded 18 per cent budget performance in 2019, due to non-release of budgeted funds.