Gas explosion: Rivers govt assures survivors of improved healthcare services
The Rivers State Government on Thursday assured survivors of the New Year’s gas explosion of improved healthcare services.
Deputy Governor of the State, Professor Ngozi Odu, gave the assurance during a visit to the survivors at the State Government Hospital on Wednesday.
Speaking after assessing the victims’ conditions, Professor Odu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three lives out of the 18 persons affected by the explosion.
She assured the public of the state government’s resolve to provide comprehensive medical support to ensure the remaining survivors receive the best possible care.
Professor Odu, accompanied by the Commissioner for Health, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, are touring the facility to assess the condition of the survivors.
The blast, which occurred on Saturday, January 4 resulted in severe burns to at least 18 persons, three of whom including a father who was a cell phone repairer and his daughter succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
