The Federal Government has taken over the General Hospital, Kumo, in Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre.
The newly established Kumo Federal Medical Centre becomes the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, which was previously a medical centre before its upgrade.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the move aims to enhance healthcare services in Gombe State and the Northeast, particularly in addressing poor maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
The statement read, “The Kumo Federal Medical Centre will serve as a tertiary health hospital, contribute to the training of medical personnel, and boost health care service in Gombe State and the Northeast generally.
“Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya formally requested the takeover of the facility.
“President Tinubu approved the request, given the poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeastern region and other health indicators in Gombe State.”
The teaching hospital was initially a medical centre before being upgraded into a Federal Teaching Hospital.
According to the statement, Tinubu commended Yahaya for prioritising citizens’ welfare, stating that the hospital’s conversion would improve healthcare delivery in the region.
