‎ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT PLANS TWO NEW ISOLATION CENTRES FOR DISEASE CONTROL

‎Abia State Government has announced plans to establish two additional
isolation centers for disease control in the state.
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‎With the establishment it marks a significant step in Abia State’s efforts
to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure and disease preparedness
strategy.
‎The move comes amid heightened global attention to public health and
epidemic response following the COVID-19 pandemic, which exposed
gaps in isolation capacity across many Nigerian states.
‎The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on
Monday in Umuahia, the state capital, while briefing journalists on the
outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over
by Governor Alex Otti.
‎He said scoping of the two locations is ongoing, adding that one will be
sited at the Infectious Disease Hospital, Aba, while the second will be
located at the Ozuakoli Leprosy Centre.
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‎The commisioner added that the Amachara Specialist Hospital and
Diagnostic Centre remains the state’s flagship isolation centre and
stressed that there are no confirmed cases of diseases of public health
concern in the state.
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‎He further disclosed that two cottage hospitals located in Abayi and
Umuihe communities are ready for commissioning, while secondary
healthcare facilities at Abayi General Hospital, the SDG Multi-Purpose
Hospital at Ugwunagbo, and the Cottage Hospital at Temporo are
already delivering services to residents.
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‎Kanu also identified that reconstruction works were ongoing in several
general hospitals and are expected to be fully delivered before the end
of November 2025.