Kingsley Ohens reporting
The Chief Medical Director of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Irrua, Prof. Reuben Agbons Eifediyi, has extended warm felicitations to women across Nigeria and the world as they commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day.
In a goodwill message marking the global celebration, Prof. Eifediyi lauded the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of women, particularly those in the medical and healthcare sectors, noting that their commitment continues to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve societal wellbeing.
The ISTH Chief Medical Director emphasized that women remain central to the advancement of medicine, public health, and community development, stressing that their compassion, professionalism, and leadership have continued to shape the healthcare system in Nigeria and beyond.
According to him, female healthcare professionals—including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and other allied health workers—play a critical role in ensuring quality patient care, advancing medical research, and promoting public health awareness.
Prof. Eifediyi further commended women working at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital for their unwavering dedication to service, describing them as pillars of strength whose contributions have significantly enhanced the institution’s reputation as a leading medical and research centre in Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to promoting gender inclusion, professional development, and equal opportunities for women in the health sector, noting that empowering women remains essential for sustainable healthcare advancement and national development.
While encouraging continued support for women’s empowerment, the ISTH CMD called on stakeholders, institutions, and society at large to create more enabling environments that allow women to thrive, lead, and contribute meaningfully to national growth.
Prof. Eifediyi concluded by wishing women a fulfilling and inspiring International Women’s Day celebration, urging them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of excellence, leadership, and service to humanity.
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