Delta State has become the first in Nigeria to procure three Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, a landmark investment aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this on Monday in Asaba. He said the initiative, approved at the last State Executive Council meeting, reflects Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to providing quality diagnostic services across all three senatorial districts.
According to him, the MRI machines will be installed at the Central Hospital, Warri (Delta South), Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara (Delta Central), and Asaba Specialist Hospital (Delta North).
“Before now, many Deltans were compelled to travel to neighboring states to access MRI services, incurring huge logistics costs and inconveniences. Governor Oborevwori saw this gap and directed the procurement to bring relief to our people,” Onojaeme said.
The MRI, a non-invasive imaging technology that uses magnetic fields to detect a wide range of diseases, will complement other medical equipment already procured by the state, including CT scanners recently installed at DELSUTH, Oghara, and Central Hospital, Warri.
Onojaeme assured that the Ministry of Health would closely monitor the project to ensure timely delivery and installation. “In the next few months, Deltans will begin to enjoy these services,” he added.
Healthcare experts have lauded the move, describing it as a game-changer for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment in the state.
