The Federal Government has officially converted the General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, into a Federal Medical Centre.
This marks a significant expansion of healthcare services in the region.
The Kumo Federal Medical Centre becomes the second federal healthcare facility in the state, joining the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, the state capital. The teaching hospital itself was upgraded from a medical centre to its current status.
The newly established Kumo Federal Medical Centre is expected to function as a tertiary healthcare institution. It will play a crucial role in the training of medical personnel while also enhancing healthcare services in Gombe State and the broader Northeast region.
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the federal government’s intervention in taking over the facility. President Tinubu approved the request, citing the poor maternal and neonatal mortality rates in the Northeast, as well as other concerning health indicators in Gombe State.
The decision also reflects the State Government’s ongoing commitment to advancing its health sector, aligning with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda, which includes comprehensive health sector reforms.
President Tinubu praised Governor Yahaya for his focus on improving the welfare of the state’s residents and emphasized that the federal takeover would significantly enhance healthcare delivery in the state.
