Abia picked for regional stroke, neurovascular centre

. As Otti govt secures int’l recognition for health reforms
By Steve Oko
UMUAHIA — Abia State has emerged as the preferred location for a proposed stroke and neurovascular centre to serve Nigeria and West Africa, following its participation in the 2026 Sweden-Africa Neurosurgery Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti at Government House, Umuahia.
Kanu said the selection was in recognition of Abia’s strides in healthcare delivery and the availability of qualified medical specialists, describing it...