The Medical Director Federal Medical Center Jalingo, Dr Aisha Shehu Adamu paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Commissioner for Health Dr Buma Bodiya. In her keynote address, the Medical Director stated that she has been following closely the initial positive steps this new administration has been taking and one of which is his recent appointment as Commissioner. Dr Aisha Shehu extended her hearty congratulations and wished him well.
The Medical Director commended the Executive Governor for all he has been doing so far in transforming the state, she noted that the federal medical center also share in the desire to move the state forward especially in the area of Healthcare delivery.Dr Aisha also stated that every citizen needs qualitative healthcare irrespective of their background or socioeconomic status, and the Fmcj is committed to contributing their quota to making sure that healthcare delivery is given to our population. So far, some steps taken to ensure this include:
1. Significant infrastructure
2. Medical equipments
3. Technology and are open for more technological innovations
4. Training and re-training of personnel
5. Educational and enlightenment campaign within and outside the hospital to create awareness on health care issues
In the light of the above, the Medical Director said the hospital was open for collaboration and partnership in the area of healthcare. However any institution of our nature cannot be without challenges and some of these challenges include:
1. Land for expansion
2. Transportation especially with the removal of subsidy
3. Road network
Responding, the newly appointed Commissioner for Health, Dr Buma expressed his appreciation over the visit and assured the Medical Director of the Government’s support in areas necessary to help achieve a better, efficient and enchanced state care delivery system.
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