Offa Medical Centre Explained

Offa Medical Centre
Location:	Offa, Kwara State Nigeria
Region:	Northern Region
State:	Kwara State
Country:	Nigeria
Funding:	Offa Metropolitan Club
Opened:	2019

Offa Medical Centre (Popularly known as OMC) is a private sector-driven health care intervention by members of the Offa Metropolitan club it was established in 2019 and located in Offa, Kwara State Nigeria.^{[1] [2]}

History

The Offa Medical Centre was established in 2019 with the aim of enhancing healthcare services in Offa and surrounding areas in Kwara state. The Offa Metropolitan Club under the leadership of President Dr. Sarah Alade, donated the medical centre to the Offa Specialist Hospital, emphasizing the significance of community involvement in healthcare service delivery. The centre aims to discourage medical tourism by providing quality healthcare services locally said by the president. The Offa Metropolitan Club's partnership with Clina-Lancent Laboratories to ensures the efficient operation of the medical centre.^{[3] [4]}

Facilities

The medical centre facilities include laboratory tests, radiology unit, CT scan machines, theatre, x-ray, and maternity unit for mother and child.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Azeez . Biola . 2023-06-12 . Offa indigenes canvass improved government-community health collaboration . 2024-11-05 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
2. News: 2024 . Stakeholders in Offa call for synergies with governments on improved health care system in Nigeria .
3. Web site: Oyekola . Tunde . 2023-06-20 . Club supports Kwara hospital . 2024-11-05 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
4. Web site: Kwara Governor, Alade Express Concern over Brain Drain in Medical Sector – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-11-05 . www.thisdaylive.com.
5. Web site: Offa Metropolitan Club Vows to Support Kwara Govt on Quality Healthcare Delivery – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-11-05 . www.thisdaylive.com.