Appolonia Adeyemi 
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) and HealthPort Limited to improve access to oxygen therapy in Edo State.
The EDSPHCDA is responsible for the provision of primary healthcare services in Edo State, while HealthPort is a health-tech company committed to improving access to quality medical care through innovative digital solutions.
This strategic partnership seeks to improve access to oxygen therapy across primary healthcare centres and other key facilities within Edo State.
The initiative, titled ‘Oxygen as a Service,’ will complement the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to revitalise primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in the state under the Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility-Programme (ADHFP).
“We are honoured to join forces with EDSPHCDA and HealthPort in this critical initiative.
“Our shared vision of enhancing access to quality primary healthcare forms the bedrock of this collaboration. The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is currently revitalising 18 PHCs under the ADHFP to deliver affordable and reliable healthcare services to vulnerable populations. The Oxygen initiative seamlessly aligns with our broader goal of promoting innovative healthcare solutions across Nigeria by leveraging private sector resources. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our efforts to elevate healthcare standards in the country,” stated Bukky Akinsemoyin, the Foundation’s Director of Funding and Partnerships.
The partnership aims to ensure that patients at the PHCs have seamless access to oxygen therapy as part of their medical care, thereby eliminating the need for long-distance travel to obtain such services. Additionally, the Foundation will collaborate with HealthPort to strengthen the operational capacity of the PHCs by providing specialised training for healthcare staff in the administration, management, and maintenance of oxygen plants.
