Health
UBTH bolsters healthcare with major liquid oxygen refill
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
24 Oct 2025 05:47 PM
Benin, Edo – The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to deliver high-quality, affordable healthcare with the successful refilling of its Liquid Oxygen (LOX) tank.
This landmark event, which took place on Friday, under the leadership of Chief Medical Director (CMD) Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, marks a pivotal step in enhancing the hospital’s capacity to provide critical medical care.
The initiative, supported by the Global Fund, saw the delivery of 10 tons of medical-grade liquid oxygen—equivalent to approximately 700 large oxygen cylinders—to UBTH.
The refilling process was supervised by Mr. Ibeke E. Francis from the Federal Ministry of Health’s Oxygen Desk, alongside representatives from the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and APEX Gas.
Their collaborative efforts ensured a seamless operation, fortifying UBTH’s resources for life-saving procedures and patient care.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu praised the Federal Government and its partners for their unwavering commitment to quality healthcare delivery.
“This intervention is a major boost to UBTH’s oxygen supply capacity and a timely contribution to patient care excellence,” she stated.
She noted that this delivery is the first of three scheduled supplies under the project, with plans for UBTH to collaborate directly with partners to ensure sustainability and uninterrupted oxygen availability upon completion of the phases.
The CMD highlighted that, while UBTH already operates two functional oxygen gas plants, the addition of the LOX system will enhance supply reliability, reduce operational costs, and improve service efficiency.
“This project reflects UBTH’s dedication to innovation, service excellence, and patient-centered care,” she added, reaffirming the hospital’s position as a leading tertiary health institution in Nigeria.
The event was attended by key hospital officials, including the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Prof. Stanley Okugbo, and the Deputy CMAC (Clinicals), Dr. Osho Philip.
This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s Global Fund-supported project to strengthen oxygen availability in federal tertiary hospitals nationwide. By ensuring a consistent supply of medical-grade oxygen, the government is enhancing healthcare infrastructure and improving patient outcomes across Nigeria.
UBTH’s successful LOX tank refilling stands as a testament to the transformative potential of this program, setting a benchmark for healthcare delivery in the country.
This landmark event, which took place on Friday, under the leadership of Chief Medical Director (CMD) Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, marks a pivotal step in enhancing the hospital’s capacity to provide critical medical care.
The initiative, supported by the Global Fund, saw the delivery of 10 tons of medical-grade liquid oxygen—equivalent to approximately 700 large oxygen cylinders—to UBTH.
The refilling process was supervised by Mr. Ibeke E. Francis from the Federal Ministry of Health’s Oxygen Desk, alongside representatives from the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and APEX Gas.
Their collaborative efforts ensured a seamless operation, fortifying UBTH’s resources for life-saving procedures and patient care.
Prof. Ize-Iyamu praised the Federal Government and its partners for their unwavering commitment to quality healthcare delivery.
“This intervention is a major boost to UBTH’s oxygen supply capacity and a timely contribution to patient care excellence,” she stated.
She noted that this delivery is the first of three scheduled supplies under the project, with plans for UBTH to collaborate directly with partners to ensure sustainability and uninterrupted oxygen availability upon completion of the phases.
The CMD highlighted that, while UBTH already operates two functional oxygen gas plants, the addition of the LOX system will enhance supply reliability, reduce operational costs, and improve service efficiency.
“This project reflects UBTH’s dedication to innovation, service excellence, and patient-centered care,” she added, reaffirming the hospital’s position as a leading tertiary health institution in Nigeria.
The event was attended by key hospital officials, including the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Prof. Stanley Okugbo, and the Deputy CMAC (Clinicals), Dr. Osho Philip.
This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s Global Fund-supported project to strengthen oxygen availability in federal tertiary hospitals nationwide. By ensuring a consistent supply of medical-grade oxygen, the government is enhancing healthcare infrastructure and improving patient outcomes across Nigeria.
UBTH’s successful LOX tank refilling stands as a testament to the transformative potential of this program, setting a benchmark for healthcare delivery in the country.
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