Gombe State Governor Completes Kumo General Hospital Reiterates Commitment To Providing Quality Healthcare
Governor MuhammaduInuwaYahaya has reiterated the commitment of his administration to providing quality healthcare service delivery to all citizens of the state.
The Governor was speaking when he inspected the newly constructed 200-bed-capacity ultramodern General Hospital in Kumo, the headquarters of the Akko local government area. The hospital replaced an earlier dilapidated facility and is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services delivery as a referral centre.While inspecting the facility, the Governor said, “The complete reconstruction of this hospital is part of our larger plan to provide quality and affordable healthcare services to the people.
“We inherited a completely moribund General Hospital that was incapable of providing the required healthcare services due to lack of necessary equipment. We had no choice but to rebuild it from the ground up.
” We built the hospital to international standard so it can function as not only a general hospital but also a facility that can provide tertiary health services,” the Governor added. He further explained that the state government has also established similar hospitals in Kaltungo and Bajoga, as well as revitalised at least One Primary Healthcare facility in each of the state’s 114 political wards.
According to him, “Our performance in the health sector, from human resources to infrastructure, are evident for all to see.”According to a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, ( Press Affairs) Government House, Gombe, the Kumo General Hospital will serve not only the local population but also travellers along the Gombe-Yola road.
The Governor inspected the well-equipped laboratories, wards, maternity unit, accident and emergency complex, mortuary, powerhouse, mini water treatment plant, among other facilities.
While conducting the Governor around the facility, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, said that the facility can handle complex medical cases, including heart surgeries and other medical complications. He highlighted its modern equipment and potential to become a leading healthcare centre, not only in the state but across the North-East sub-region.Habu Dahiru said, “In this theatre, multiple operations can be performed simultaneously, making it ideal for emergency situations and life-saving interventions.”
