By Jude Michael
In a bid to fulfill the desire of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, in ensuring efficient and responsive health system in Anambra State, the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved the release of the sum of N299, 505,000 for the establishment of a modern telemedicine hub and spoke system in Anambra State.
The contract was awarded to Calyzid Ventures Ltd, with the date of completion given as 5 months from the date of the payment of the mobilisation fee.
Also approved was the release of the sum of N1, 605, 237, 500. 00 for the supply and installation of modern laboratory equipment in all the 326 Primary Health Care Centres across the state (disaggregated into the three senatorial zones).
In a press statement signed by Sir Paul Nwosu, Commissioner for Information, the contract for Anambra North Senatorial Zone was awarded to Clolomilo Global Ventures at the sum of N489, 070, 500. The date of completion is 5 months after mobilization fee.
That of Anambra South Senatorial Zone was awarded to Villini Ltd at the sum of N578, 981, 000, with date of completion as 5 months after mobilization fee; while the contract for Anambra Central Senatorial Zone was awarded to Minek Multi-Care Nig Ltd at the sum of N531, 186, 000. The date of completion is 5 months after mobilization fee.