By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State government, in collaboration with the leadership of Onitsha Main Market, has concluded plans to unveil the first-ever clinic in market.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, disclosed this when he visited the market, saying that the Governor's agenda in the health sector would soon reach all the markets across the state.

He explained that the essence building hospitals in the markets was to achieve universal health coverage for all.

Obidike hailed Soludo for his commitment towards ensuring that health matters were given urgent attention across the state.

He further said that after visiting the proposed facility provided by the market leadership, he informed the Governor about their request and he immediately approved the reconstruction and equipping of the clinic for the benefit of the traders.

While assuring Governor Soludo that traders would continue to support his administration and ensure that his policies and programmes succeeded, the Commissioner said the clinic would greatly assist in addressing the health challenges often faced by the traders.