FG Delivers N10bn Medical Intervention to Boost Efficient, Effective Healthcare Services Delivery in Bauchi

Bauchi State has received a significant boost to its healthcare sector with the federal government's donation of medical equipment, consumables, and critical commodities valued at over N10 billion. This contribution, facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, aims to make quality, effective, and efficient healthcare services more accessible, with a specific focus on women, children under five, and other vulnerable groups.

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First of all, let me start by thanking the Chief Medical Director of this teaching hospital, as well as the Bauchi State Government and officials of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency, for coming together to join hands with us as we flag off the distribution of this critical equipment for the benefit of the people of Bauchi State, particularly its women, its children, and those who are most vulnerable to the diseases.

The handover ceremony, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), was led by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, and supported by Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State. Minister Pate expressed gratitude to the hospital's Chief Medical Director, the Bauchi State government, and officials of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency for their collaboration in flagging off the distribution of essential equipment.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, mandated us to change the health sector landscape of Nigeria three years ago. What we are doing here in Bauchi is one of what we have done in 35 States across the country, where we have contributed by the effort of the federal government, in collaboration with states, efforts to improve primary healthcare, to invest in infrastructure, equip them, provide commodities, build human resources, provide ambulances so that our people will get services.

Professor Pate highlighted that this initiative is part of a broader national strategy mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu three years ago to transform Nigeria's health sector. He noted that similar efforts have been undertaken in 35 states, involving federal and state collaboration to improve primary healthcare infrastructure, equip facilities, provide essential commodities, build human resources, and supply ambulances. "Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, more than 45 million Nigerians are getting services all over this country every quarter, 45 million visits," Pate stated, underscoring the collective impact of these initiatives.

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Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, more than 45 million Nigerians are getting services all over this country every quarter, 45 million visits. It is because of this effort that we are collectively doing together. So, we in Bauchi State, of course, have been privileged.

The minister further emphasized Bauchi State's privileged position, noting that the state has benefited significantly from President Tinubu's administration. He cited upgrades to the teaching hospital in Azare, the construction of the National North-East VVF Center in Ningi, the establishment of a new Federal Medical Center, and ongoing upgrades to the teaching hospital in Bauchi, including a unique radiology diagnostic center. Pate thanked President Tinubu for his "great consideration" and support for Bauchi State.

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The President’s effort in Bauchi has been much more than what you would see in many other places. So, on behalf of all of us that are here, the State Government and all of us that are here, I want to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also for his great consideration to Bauchi State.