Reps pass bill for National Children’s Hospital in Imo

On October 22, 2026, the House of Representatives in Abuja passed a bill for the establishment of a National Children’s Hospital in Ideato, Imo State. This initiative aims to enhance access to specialized pediatric healthcare and address the issue of child mortality in Nigeria.

The bill, which has now moved to the second reading stage, was sponsored by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North and South Federal Constituency. The proposed hospital is expected to significantly improve healthcare services for children in the region, although specific details regarding funding and implementation timelines have not yet been disclosed.

Reported by Vanguard, Leadership.