Minister Lauds UPTH’s N10bn Fund for Healthcare
The Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, has commended the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for launching a N10 billion endowment fund to improve healthcare services and staff development. The Minister gave this praise during the hospital's 45th-anniversary celebration. He described the fund as a pivotal move that aligns with the Federal Government's goal of strengthening Nigeria's health sector. Professor Pate, represented by Dr. Abisola Adegoke, stated that the Ministry of Health fully supports the initiative. He urged other tertiary hospitals across the country to emulate UPTH's model, which he called a symbol of commitment to innovation and sustainable healthcare. The Chief Medical Director of UPTH, Professor Henry Ugboma, explained that while the hospital has grown significantly, it cannot rely solely on government funding to expand its services. He appealed to the public for contributions to the […]