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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially given the nod for the remodelling, upgrading, and equipping of the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau in a bid to improve the health-care service of the medical centre.
This was contained in a statement on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris.
He said the move aimed to transform the state-owned tertiary healthcare facility into a teaching hospital for Zamfara State University.
Speaking at the unveiling event, Lawal said, “We are here today to begin the remodelling, upgrading and equipping of Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital Gusau.
“This was necessitated by the enormous challenges we inherited in the sector when we took over the governance of the state.”
The governor highlighted the current state of the hospital, describing it as being in “dire straits” despite its crucial role in providing health-care services.
He noted, “Many of its structures are dilapidated, indicating an urgent need for attention. Additionally, the hospital lacks adequate laboratory facilities, hindering the staff’s ability to carry out essential diagnostic procedures effectively.”
The governor said the renovation project was a part of the broader initiatives to revamp Zamfara’s health sector, following a similar emergency declaration in the education sector.
