OWERRI – Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has described the successful conduct of the first robotics-assisted surgery at the Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, as a historic milestone in the state’s healthcare delivery.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, the governor said the achievement marked a new chapter in his administration’s commitment to transforming healthcare in the state.
According to him, the hospital has been upgraded with a dedicated building for the Robotics Center, operated on a Public-Private Partnership, PPP, basis and equipped with modern facilities, advanced technology and improved medical infrastructure.
“I am proud that we are positioning Imo Specialist Hospital to provide quality, accessible, and world-class healthcare for Ndi Imo,” Uzodimma said.
The governor stated that beyond serving the people of Imo, the vision was to make the hospital a credible destination for medical tourism, attracting patients from across Nigeria and beyond.
“This milestone reaffirms our determination to build a healthcare system that inspires confidence, saves lives, and reflects the Imo we aspire to create,” he added.
Uzodimma Hails First Robotics-Assisted Surgery at Imo Specialist Hospital
