The Federal Government of Nigeria has upgraded the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre.
This development was announced by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga in a statement.
He noted that the newly designated Kumo Federal Medical Centre will function as a tertiary healthcare facility, contribute to medical personnel training, and enhance healthcare services in Gombe State and the Northeast.
With this upgrade, FMC Kumo becomes the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, which was previously a medical centre before its elevation.
“The decision was influenced by the poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeastern region and other health indicators in Gombe State, “he stated.
He added that the Federal Government also considered the state government’s commitment to improving its health sector, which aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has unveiled comprehensive reforms in the health sector
“President Tinubu commended the governor for prioritizing the welfare of the state’s citizens and stressed that the takeover would improve the state’s healthcare delivery system,” he said.
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