On Monday, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah launched the construction of the Enugu International Hospital, a 300-bed facility set to provide advanced medical services, as well as serve as a center for medical research and training.
This ambitious project is part of Mbah’s administration’s broader vision to reverse the trend of medical tourism and establish Enugu as a hub for business, investment, and tourism.
“The Enugu International Hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and we plan to attract highly skilled professionals to work here,” Mbah said. “We also aim to collaborate with our citizens abroad, encouraging them to bring their expertise back to Enugu.”
He emphasized that the hospital would offer top-tier healthcare services and reinforce his administration’s commitment to reducing the need for medical travel abroad. “Our state is open to those who wish to contribute to its development, offering world-class facilities comparable to any in the world.”
Governor Mbah also pointed to the progress already made in improving the state’s primary healthcare sector, which includes the construction of 260 Type-2 primary healthcare centers and enhancements to 22 cottage and general hospitals.
During the event, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, praised the governor for his commitment to healthcare reform, noting that 260 Type-2 and nine Type-3 primary healthcare centers are being upgraded, along with 22 secondary healthcare facilities receiving significant attention.
Gerald Otiji, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, and Uche Nwatu, the Special Adviser on Project Development and Implementation, both expressed optimism that the new hospital would place Enugu on the regional and global healthcare map, setting new standards for medical services, research, and education.
Anthony Nader, CEO of Tanit Medical Engineering, which is handling the construction, assured that the project would be delivered on schedule.
