Abdkareem Idris




The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund(UNICEF) in partnership with IHS Nigeria are set to install oxygen plants in Nigerian Health Facilities in order to boost effect oxygen therapy in the Country.

This oxygen therapy will help pneumonia, COVID-19 patients and conquer hypoxemia disorders, particularly in new born babies and pregnant women.

NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the collaboration will covers nine States which include Oyo, Ogun, Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna, Ebonyi, Cross Rivers and Rivers State.

Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Nigeria Representative, said their collaboration is to support Nigeria to have robust healthcare and sustainable development goals.

“With limited access to supplemental oxygen, the line between life and death is blurred for critically ill patients with pneumonia and severe COVID-19 symptoms. This situation is, unfortunately, the reality for many.”

“At UNICEF, we value our strong partnership with IHS Nigeria. It is only through joint efforts and the support of trusted partners like IHS Nigeria that we can deliver robust healthcare and advance other sustainable development goals to all Nigerians.”

On his part, Muhammad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria, expressed gratitude and optimism adding that the move which would reduce death risk and increase vital healthcare for women and children across the Country.

“We are delighted to be contributing further to the provision of healthcare in Nigeria. When we read about the number of deaths in Nigeria that could be avoided by making oxygen available, such projects become a must-do rather than an option.

“By working collaboratively, we believe we can help improve the health and well-being of our communities and thereby express a very small token of appreciation to our beloved country and the communities that host us. We also hope this partnership will encourage others in the private sector to contribute to the delivery of vital healthcare for women and children across Nigeria.”