Tinubu reappoints JUTH chief medical director Chuwang Dungs

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Pokop Bupwatda as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Plateau State. The reappointment, effective August 30, signifies a continuation of Bupwatda's leadership at the tertiary health institution.

Bupwatda, a medical practitioner and public health consultant, has a long history with JUTH, having risen through clinical and administrative ranks. He previously served as Chairman of the hospital's Medical Advisory Committee and Acting CMD before his initial appointment as substantive CMD in 2022. During his first tenure, he focused on strengthening healthcare delivery, improving infrastructure, and implementing digital transformation and institutional reforms.

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The hospital’s management, staff, and patients congratulated Bupwatda on his renewed mandate and expressed appreciation to Tinubu for the confidence reposed in the hospital’s leadership.

In his reaction to the reappointment, Bupwatda expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and pledged to build upon the successes of his first term. His administration's priorities will include enhancing healthcare delivery, developing infrastructure, and improving staff welfare, aligning with the federal government's "Renewed Hope Agenda" for the health sector. JUTH aims to continue providing quality, accessible, and affordable tertiary healthcare services to patients in Plateau State and beyond.

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He said his administration would continue to prioritise improved healthcare delivery, infrastructure development and staff welfare in line with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the health sector.