PSA oxygen plant opens in Nigeria

A new Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant with capacity to produce 135 oxygen cylinders per day has opened in Bauchi State, north-east Nigeria.

Funded by Canada and IHS, the facility can deliver up to 720,000 litres of medical oxygen daily, supporting up to 100 children with severe pneumonia or 50-60 patients requiring round-the-clock therapy.

Equipped with cylinders, related accessories, and a backup manifold system, it will not only serve the General Hospital but also other healthcare facilities across the state. A Level 2 Newborn Unit was also commissioned.

H.E. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, said, “This oxygen plant and Level 2 Newborn Unit are transformative investments in our healthcare system, particularly for the survival of our children and vulnerable groups. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. We deeply appreciate the partnership with UNICEF and all stakeholders who made this achievement possible.”