Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has given the go-ahead for the full renovation of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, to elevate it to the level of a tertiary medical institution.
The announcement was made by the governor during the 19th State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday.
“The remodeling will commence promptly to upgrade the facility into a contemporary and operational tertiary healthcare center.”
“Government’s decision is in line with the recent declaration of State of Emergency on the health sector in the state.
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“The Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, lacks adequate medical equipment. As a result, patients have to travel to Sokoto or Kaduna for kidney dialysis and other critical medical tests.
“As part of the hospital’s remodelling plan, new structures and medical facilities will be built.
“Equipment and training will be provided to upgrade the hospital to a modern and well-equipped facility,’’ the governor said.
The SEC also discussed the social protection policy of the state.
The policy aims to guide public and private investments and social protection in the state.
