Offa Medical Centre
| Offa Medical Centre | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Offa, Kwara State Nigeria, Northern Region, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Offa Metropolitan Club |
| History | |
| Opened | 2019 |
Offa Medical Centre (Popularly known as OMC) is a private sector-driven health care intervention by members of the Offa Metropolitan club it was established in 2019 and located in Offa, Kwara State Nigeria.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Offa Medical Centre was established in 2019 with the aim of enhancing healthcare services in Offa and surrounding areas in Kwara state. The Offa Metropolitan Club under the leadership of President Dr. Sarah Alade, donated the medical centre to the Offa Specialist Hospital, emphasizing the significance of community involvement in healthcare service delivery. The centre aims to discourage medical tourism by providing quality healthcare services locally said by the president. The Offa Metropolitan Club's partnership with Clina-Lancent Laboratories to ensures the efficient operation of the medical centre.[3][4]
Facilities
[edit]The medical centre facilities include laboratory tests, radiology unit, CT scan machines, theatre, x-ray, and maternity unit for mother and child.[3][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Azeez, Biola (2023-06-12). "Offa indigenes canvass improved government-community health collaboration". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Stakeholders in Offa call for synergies with governments on improved health care system in Nigeria". 2024.
- ^ a b Oyekola, Tunde (2023-06-20). "Club supports Kwara hospital". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Kwara Governor, Alade Express Concern over Brain Drain in Medical Sector – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ "Offa Metropolitan Club Vows to Support Kwara Govt on Quality Healthcare Delivery – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.