Reps Pass Bill for National Children’s Hospital in Imo

Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed for second reading a bill to establish a National Children’s Hospital in Ideato, Imo State. Sponsored by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, representative for Ideato North and South, the bill aims to expand access to specialised paediatric care and reduce child mortality. Ugochinyere cited constitutional and child-rights protections and warned that preventable conditions, including malaria, pneumonia and neonatal complications, continue to threaten children. Following a voice vote, the bill was referred to the relevant committee for further consideration.