The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has supplied 48 vein-finding devices and related accessories to healthcare facilities under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB) as part of efforts to improve patient care and modernize healthcare delivery across the territory.
The equipment will be distributed among the 14 secondary healthcare facilities managed by the board.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, quoted the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, as describing the devices as vital tools for enhancing healthcare services.
According to Fasawe, the equipment was provided through the support of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical procedures involving vein access.
The devices are designed to help healthcare professionals quickly locate veins during intravenous (IV) cannulation, blood sample collection, and other medical procedures. The technology is particularly beneficial for patients with difficult-to-locate veins, including children, elderly individuals, and persons with obesity.
Health officials noted that the equipment is expected to reduce the number of needle insertion attempts, minimize patient discomfort, and improve the overall hospital experience, especially for vulnerable patients.
The introduction of the devices is also expected to support newly trained medical personnel by simplifying intravenous access procedures and reducing the likelihood of repeated needle pricks.
In addition to improving patient care, the technology will assist healthcare workers in assessing superficial vein patterns, enhancing clinical accuracy and operational efficiency within healthcare facilities.
To ensure effective deployment of the equipment, the FCTA organized practical training sessions for representatives and healthcare personnel from the beneficiary hospitals. The training focused on the operation, application, maintenance, and safe handling of the devices to maximize their benefits and ensure long-term sustainability.
Officials said the capacity-building programme was designed to equip healthcare workers with the skills needed to effectively integrate the technology into routine clinical practice.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the FCT Administration to strengthen healthcare infrastructure through the adoption of modern medical technologies aimed at improving service delivery, supporting healthcare professionals, and enhancing patient outcomes across public health facilities.
