Kwara Takes Delivery Of MRI Machine, Employs 150 Nurses

The Kwara State government has taken delivery of a modern Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine in a move aimed at strengthening diagnostic services and improving access to quality healthcare across the state.

The government has also commenced issuing employment letters to 150 nurses to strengthen the state’s health workforce.

The commissioner for health, Dr Aminat El-Imam, disclosed these in Ilorin, the state capital during a reception organised to welcome the accreditation team from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

The team, led by the college secretary, Prof. Adeboye Muhammad, was in Ilorin to assess the Paediatrics Department of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) for accreditation.

El-Imam described the arrival of the MRI machine as a landmark achievement of the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

She explained that the acquisition of the MRI machine followed months of planning and engagement by the state government and health officials to expand access to advanced medical imaging.

She added that the equipment would enhance the accurate diagnosis of neurological disorders, cancers, spinal injuries, stroke-related complications and other critical conditions.

El- Imam stated that the MRI unit forms part of a broader equipment upgrade that includes a high-capacity CT scanner scheduled for installation and commissioning at a key health facility in Ilorin.

“With these facilities in place, patients will no longer need to travel outside the state for specialised scans. This will reduce both the financial burden and the stress associated with seeking advanced diagnostic services elsewhere,” she said.

Earlier, Prof. Adeboye Muhammad, had commended the state government for what he described as significant strides in healthcare and other sectors.

He observed that the hospital upgrades, partnerships with universities and large-scale recruitment of health workers demonstrated a deliberate focus on improving healthcare delivery.