The Federal Government has officially taken over the Gombe State-owned General Hospital in Kumo, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre.
This development was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The newly established Kumo Federal Medical Centre becomes the second federal health institution in Gombe State, joining the Federal Teaching Hospital located in the state capital. Notably, the latter was initially a Federal Medical Centre before its upgrade to a teaching hospital.
The Kumo Federal Medical Centre is expected to function as a tertiary healthcare facility, playing a dual role in advancing medical training and enhancing healthcare services across Gombe State and the broader Northeast region.
According to the statement, the transition was initiated following a formal request by Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya. President Bola Tinubu approved the takeover in response to the region’s alarming maternal and neonatal mortality rates, as well as other critical health challenges in Gombe State.
The Federal Government also acknowledged the Gombe State Government’s dedication to improving its healthcare sector, which aligns with the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. This initiative has introduced sweeping reforms aimed at revitalizing the nation’s health sector.
