The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has distributed 48 vein-finder devices to 14 secondary healthcare facilities under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB) in a move aimed at improving patient care and reducing complications during medical procedures.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the equipment was provided through the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
The Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dolapo Fasawe, described the devices as essential tools that would improve the accuracy and efficiency of venous access procedures in hospitals across the Federal Capital Territory.
“Vein finders assist healthcare professionals in locating veins for intravenous (IV) cannulation and insertion, facilitating blood sample collection, reducing multiple needle attempts, and improving access to veins in patients with difficult venous anatomy,” Ms Fasawe said.
She noted that the devices would be particularly beneficial for children, elderly patients and people living with obesity, who often present challenges during blood collection and intravenous treatment.
“These machines will make it easy to access a patient’s vein in a quick, painless manner. It will also make it possible for newly trained doctors to set up intravenous access without multiple needle pricks, especially for children, thereby making hospital visits less traumatic for patients,” she added.
The administration said the devices would also help healthcare workers assess superficial vein patterns, improve clinical accuracy and enhance overall efficiency in patient management.
As part of the rollout, healthcare personnel from the beneficiary hospitals underwent practical training on the operation, maintenance and safe handling of the equipment to ensure effective use and long-term sustainability.
Officials said the initiative reflects the FCTA’s commitment to equipping public health facilities with modern technology to improve service delivery and patient experience across the territory.
The latest intervention comes amid efforts by the FCT Administration to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and support medical professionals with tools designed to improve the quality of care in public hospitals.
