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In a strong show of corporate social responsibility (CSR), IHS Nigeria, in partnership with UNICEF and the Government of Canada, is reinforcing healthcare delivery in Nigeria. This initiative focuses on improving access to medical oxygen at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.
CSR Collaboration Enhances Critical Healthcare Services
On May 5, 2025, IHS Nigeria visited OOUTH to assess the impact and performance of the oxygen plant it donated in 2023. The plant is part of a broader health infrastructure intervention, driven by shared goals between public and private stakeholders.
The plant includes:
- 50 cylinders of 6-cubic-meter capacity
- 150 cylinders of 3-cubic-meter capacity
It supplies essential oxygen to several departments, including:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Pediatrics
- Accident and Emergency
- Anesthesia
- Labour and Delivery
- Surgery
Improved Emergency Response and Community Support
OOUTH management confirmed that the oxygen plant has significantly enhanced emergency response capacity and patient survival rates, even for financially challenged individuals. Furthermore, the facility also serves nearby healthcare centers, extending its life-saving benefits across the region.
Stakeholders Applaud the Life-Saving Initiative
During the facility tour, Ogun State’s Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, emphasized the project’s alignment with the state’s health and environmental goals. He described the donation as a crucial step toward building a healthier and more resilient Ogun State.
Read also: UNICEF and Rivers State Provides PHCs With Oxygen Plant to Curb Child Mortality
IHS Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare
Titilope Oguntuga, Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, stated that the initiative reflects the company’s ongoing CSR strategy focused on sustainable development and community resilience.
“The heartfelt feedback from OOUTH inspires us to do more. We will keep investing in life-saving infrastructure,” she affirmed.
Global Partnerships Drive Health Equity
Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of Field Office at UNICEF, highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts. According to her, combining resources and expertise is key to building resilient healthcare systems.
Dr. Oluseun Adeko, Chairman of OOUTH’s Medical Advisory Committee, also praised the project. He said the oxygen plant has strengthened their capacity to handle respiratory emergencies and serve external health institutions.
This impactful CSR initiative showcases how strategic partnerships, health-focused philanthropy, and corporate responsibility can deliver measurable results in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
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