President Tinubu praised Governor Yahaya for placing the welfare of the state’s residents with the highest priority.
General Hospital in Kumo, which was previously controlled by the Gombe State Government, has been transformed into a Federal Medical Centre by the Federal Government.
Following the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, the state capital, the Kumo Federal Medical Centre is the second federal medical institution in the state when it comes to medical care.
Prior to its transformation into a Federal Teaching Hospital, the teaching hospital was formerly located as a medical centre.
The Kumo Federal Medical Centre will function as a tertiary health hospital, contribute to the training of medical people, and enhance health care services in Gombe State and the North-East in general, as stated in a statement that was released on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, who is the secretary of the presidential office.
An official request to assume control of the facility was submitted by Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya.
In light of the low maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the North-Eastern area as well as other health indicators in Gombe State, President Bola Tinubu gave his approval to the proposal.
The commitment of the state government to enhancing its health sector was also taken into consideration by the federal government.
This commitment is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has introduced extensive reforms in the health sector.
It was emphasised by President Tinubu that the takeover would result in an improvement to the state’s healthcare delivery system.
President Tinubu praised Governor Yahaya for placing the welfare of the state’s residents with the highest priority.
The statement by Bayo Onanuga reads, “The Kumo Federal Medical Centre will serve as a tertiary health hospital, contribute to the training of medical personnel, and boost health care service in Gombe State and the Northeast generally.
“Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya formally requested the takeover of the facility.
“President Tinubu approved the request, given the poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeastern region and other health indicators in Gombe State.”