The Federal Government has officially taken over General Hospital, Kumo, in Gombe State, upgrading it to a Federal Medical Centre, to enhance healthcare services in the region.
This development makes the new FMC Kumo the second federal health institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, which was also previously a medical centre before its elevation.
In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the decision was aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the Northeast.
“The Kumo Federal Medical Centre will serve as a tertiary healthcare facility, contribute to the training of medical personnel, and enhance healthcare services in Gombe State and the Northeast generally,” Onanuga stated.
He revealed that Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the Federal Government to take over the hospital, a request that was subsequently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“President Tinubu approved the request, given the poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeastern region and other health challenges in Gombe State,” Onanuga added.
The president also lauded Governor Yahaya for prioritizing the health and well-being of citizens, emphasizing that the transformation of the hospital into a federal institution would significantly strengthen healthcare access in the state.
