The member representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Anayo Onwuegbu, has declared his full support for a bold legislative initiative to establish specialized National Hospitals across four key locations in Nigeria. These facilities will focus on providing comprehensive care for women, particularly in the areas of obstetrics and fistula treatment.
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Hon. Onwuegbu, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Lake Chad Basin, also plays a vital role as a member of the House Committee on Specialty Healthcare, which is leading the review and advancement of the proposed bills.
Together with other members of the committee, Hon. Onwuegbu is advocating for the establishment of four National Hospitals in Abakaliki (Ebonyi State), Bauchi (Bauchi State), Benin City (Edo State), and Katsina (Katsina State). These hospitals are intended to serve as regional centers of excellence, offering specialized services including emergency obstetric care, fistula repair surgeries, and broader maternal health services.
The initiative is a response to the growing national need for specialized women’s healthcare, particularly in underserved and high-risk regions. If passed, the legislation is expected to significantly improve maternal health outcomes and help reduce complications related to childbirth and untreated fistula cases.
In addition to the National Hospitals bill, the committee also deliberated on a second critical proposal: the establishment of an Outpatient Infusion and Arthritis Management Medical Center. This center is designed to provide targeted care for individuals suffering from arthritis and other related conditions, with a goal of enhancing the quality of life for patients dealing with chronic illnesses.
The committee’s discussions, bolstered by Hon. Onwuegbu’s active participation, will guide the final recommendations to the House of Representatives on the importance, structure, and feasibility of both proposed healthcare projects.
If passed into law, these initiatives will mark a major advancement in Nigeria’s public health system, with a clear focus on addressing gender-specific health challenges and improving access to chronic disease management services.