By Joyce Aroh
The King David University of Medical Sciences in Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State
built by the administration of Governor Engr. David Umahi has been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as a world class university built in Africa.
The King David University Of Medical Sciences approved this on Tuesday in Abuja as the 197th University in Nigeria
Governor Umahi Explained that the University is established with the vision and mission that are consistent with the Nigerian National Health Policy (NHP) and strategy which is targeted at achieving Health for all Nigerians.
He added that the University is programmed to provide the manpower needs to address the challenge of human resources for health in line with new global realities and trends that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and emerging health issues, particularly with respect to global health challenges (eg., Covid-19 pandemic).
Umahi further disclosed that the university will undertake all aspects of maternal and child health care including women health, pregnancy, nursing mothers, children healthcare and among others
“The programme will undertake all aspects of cancer/oncology treatment, eye care in all specialties.
“Dialysis centre, will undertake renal management and treatment including dialysis.
“Laboratory unit, is to cover the four key areas of laboratory services including medical microbiology, haematology/immunology, chemical pathology and histopathology.
“Operating theatres for all aspects of surgical services including kidney and liver transplantation and among others”. Umahi said.