Gov. Makinde Upgrades Oni and Sons Children’s Hospital With Modern Power Solutions, Equipment
The executive Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has equipped the Oni and Sons Children’s Hospital in Ibadan with
modern State-of-the-Art Power Solutions and Equipment.
The power system upgrade which was facilitated and carried out by the state Ministry of Health is said to be
in line with Governor Seyi Makinde’s dedication to improving healthcare services across Oyo State.
According to the state commissioner for Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said Oni and Sons Children’s Hospital hospital has undergone essential power system upgrades that will dramatically enhance service delivery and care for its young patients.
She said the children’s hospital has been facing issues with power supply for a while, which made the Ministry of Health collaborate with relevant stakeholders to undertake the task of overhauling the hospital’s power infrastructure.
” A detailed situational assessment of some power facilities at Oni and Sons Children’s Hospital revealed the need for immediate intervention. The previously installed 3 KVA inverter was non-functional, the charge controllers had failed, and there were no batteries in place to power the system. While the hospital had 21 operational solar panels on the roof, the AC/DC circuit breakers and wiring were in a state of disrepair.
” And will also know that reliable electricity is vital for the smooth operation of any healthcare facility, and its significance cannot be overstated at a specialized institution like Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital.
” Medical equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and diagnostic machines require uninterrupted power to function optimally to safeguard the lives of vulnerable children in critical care.
” Also at the hospital, reliable power also needs to support essential services, which include lighting, refrigeration for vaccines and medicines, and information management systems. It is a fact that he inconsistent power supply can delay treatment, compromise patient care, and put lives at risk.
” So to resolve all these issues, our
Ministry, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, undertook the task of overhauling the hospital’s power infrastructure,” the Commissioner said.
Part of the steps taken as explained by Dr. Ajetunmobi included,
Installation of a New 10.2 KVA Hybrid Inverter: A modern inverter, with a one-year warranty, was installed to provide a reliable and consistent power source for the hospital’s critical equipment.
Lithium Battery Installation: A new lithium battery, backed by a five-year warranty and a ten-year guarantee, was fitted to ensure the sustainability of the hospital’s power supply.
Replacement of Circuit Breakers and Cables: the commissioner said, outdated and damaged circuit breakers and cables were replaced with new ones to ensure safety and efficiency.
Upgraded Lighting in Ward 1: Four solar-compatible ceiling lights were said to have been installed in Ward 1 to improve visibility and ensure smooth operations at night.
Powering Vital Equipment: A new power system was also installed to support crucial devices, including the oxygen concentrator and phototherapy equipment, to enhance the hospital’s capacity to treat children effectively.
The Commissioner said the project was completed to a high standard, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of society, our children, are given the best possible care.
” As the hospital’s new systems go live, families can be confident that the Oni Memorial Children’s Hospital is now better equipped to handle medical emergencies and provide consistent, high-quality care powered by reliable and sustainable energy solutions, the upgrade and supply of modern equipment has been scheduled for other hospitals across the state too,” the commissioner said.
Explaining further, the state Health Commissioner said, that in addition to the solar system, the Ministry of Health also facilitated the procurement of a Soya Flour Production Machine and its accessories, bags of soya beans as startup material for baby food production, payment of support staff, ceiling machine, packaging nylon, and the production of 50,000 pieces of the label for soya food packaging. These contributions aim to address both the immediate and long-term needs of the hospital, ensuring the well-being of the children in Oyo State.
Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said her Ministry, in collaboration with Solina Health and Save the Children through the Oyo State ANRiN Project, also delivered a 30 kVA solar system to the Oyo State Medical Store, added that the initiative is to ensure the proper preservation of medical commodities to enhance healthcare service delivery in the state.
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