27th September, 2019

Gombe state partners US organisation to reposition healthcare system

Gombe state Government and a United States based healthcare service organisation, Project C.U.R.E have entered into partnership with a view to improving the state healthcare system in the state.

Officials of Project C.U.R.E, which specialises in the provision of medical equipment, are currently in Gombe at the instance of the state Government, for a one week needs assessment exercise across the eleven (11) Local Government Areas.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, while declaring the Needs Assessment exercise open, vowed to keep his words of repositioning the Health sector and improving the system as encapsulated in his manifestos.

The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau said the needs assessment becomes necessary to enable the visiting international health officials ascertain the equipment and facilities needed for improved services in the state's health institutions.

He said his administration is committed to ensuring that the collaboration works for the benefit of the citizenry and betterment of the society.

Earlier, the team leader of the Project C.U.R.E, Mr Charles Irion said during the one week needs assessment exercise, the officials will undertake a visit to 18 of the 24 health facilities across the state.

According to him, "Our team will go round the designated health facilities to see things for ourselves before we consolidate on the next steps. We also plan to pay a visit to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe for familiarization and assessment".

Project C.U.R. E. is an international organisation, working to bridge the staggering health resource gaps in the developing world by empowering doctors and nurses with the tools they need to treat diseases, deliver vaccines, perform life-changing surgeries and ensure safe childbirth.

The project also offers support to hospitals, rural clinics and community health centers all over the world to help them provide quality care and critical medical services to their most vulnerable patients, especially women and young children.

Ismaila Uba Misilli
Senior Special Assistant
( Media and Publicity)