By Michael Ovat
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved N500 million for the acquisition of major medical equipment and the funding of accreditation for critical departments at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka.
The fund was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, on Saturday, July 8th, 2026.
Dr. Umeakuewulu disclosed this while defending the hospital’s 2025 financial year before the Public Accounts Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
She appreciated the state government for its support and commitment to repositioning the institution for the effective and efficient operation of the teaching hospital.
According to her, the hospital had commenced innovations and rejuvenation efforts aimed at transforming it into a centre of excellence capable of providing quality healthcare services not only to the people of Anambra State but also to neighbouring states.
The Chief Medical Director also assured the lawmakers that the hospital management would implement the 2026 budget strictly in line with the approvals granted, while addressing the observations and corrections raised during the review of the 2025 financial year.
Dr. Umeakuewulu said some departments of the hospital required immediate accreditation and that funds had been approved to facilitate the process. She stressed that the management was working round the clock to ensure that the institution gained national and international recognition.
The Chief Medical Director thanked Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his support and appealed for continued collaboration as the hospital works towards achieving its vision of becoming a globally recognised centre of excellence.
