ZAMFARA GOVERNOR FLAGS OFF REMODELLING, UPGRADING AND EQUIPPING OF YARIMAN BAKURA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, GUSAU 22-06-24
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commissioned the remodelling, upgrading, and equipping of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau as the only state-owned tertiary healthcare facility.
This was disclosed by the spokesperson for the Governor Sulaiman Bala Idris in a statement signed an issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital.
The statement revealed that, upgrading the hospital will transform Yariman Bakura into the teaching hospital of Zamfara State University.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal reassured that the reconstruction would improve the referral system for specialized care, increase the healthcare workforce, and enhance service quality, resulting in better health outcomes.
According to him, the work will also consist of acquiring medical equipment for the hospital, adding that the project is a follow-up to our declaration of a state of emergency on the State’s health sector after that of education.
It added that, the hospital is in a dire state despite its vital role in providing quality healthcare services to residents and visitors alike, adding that many of its structures are in disrepair, indicating an urgent need for attention.
He also narrated some challenges facing the hospital which include lacks of adequate laboratory facilities, hindering the staff’s ability to carry out essential diagnostic procedures effectively.
Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital is the only State-owned tertiary healthcare facility meant to offer specialized medical care involving complex procedures and treatments, alongside providing specialized residency training for healthcare professionals conducting research in various medical fields.
The components of the remodelling project will include new construction, expansion and upgrading of existing structures, renovation and facelift of existing structures, completion of Doctor’s Quarters, and the development of Laboratory with complete facilities and a complete Hospital Information Management system.