The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has distributed 48 vein finder machines along with accessories to 14 secondary health facilities under the FCT Hospitals Management Board, in a move aimed at improving diagnostic efficiency and patient comfort across hospitals in Abuja.
The development was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who cited the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dolapo Fasawe, as confirming that the equipment was provided under the supervision of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Fasawe described the devices as vital additions to healthcare delivery, particularly for improving the precision and ease of vein access procedures in clinical settings.
“Vein finders assist healthcare professionals in locating veins for intravenous (IV) cannulation and insertion, facilitating blood sample collection (venipuncture), reducing multiple needle attempts, and improving access to veins in patients with difficult venous anatomy, particularly children, elderly persons, and obese patients.”
“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 further noted that the technology would enhance clinical accuracy and support better assessment of superficial vein patterns during treatment.
To ensure effective usage, hospital representatives and healthcare personnel underwent practical training sessions covering operation, maintenance, and safe handling of the equipment.
The FCTA said the initiative reflects ongoing efforts to modernise health infrastructure, improve service delivery, and enhance patient experience across healthcare facilities in the territory.
