The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration has approved the immediate renovation of 14 general hospitals and the resumption of work on the long‑abandoned Utako General Hospital, officials said.
The decision, announced by the FCT government, calls for urgent refurbishment of the 14 facilities across the territory, aiming to restore their capacity to deliver primary health services.
Utako General Hospital, which has remained out of operation for an extended period, will now see construction activities restart under the same renovation programme.
General hospitals form a key component of the health‑care network in the FCT, which includes Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and serve millions of residents who rely on them for routine and emergency medical care.
Authorities indicated that the upgrades are intended to improve service delivery and address gaps in the territory’s health infrastructure, though no specific timelines or budgets were disclosed.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>