14 JANUARY, 2025

The Management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau has paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dauda Lawal at the Government House in Gusau.

Governor Lawal expressed his appreciation for the visit and the kind words of the Medical Director of the Centre on his Government efforts to rescue Zamfara.

Governor LAWAL therefore emphasised on the importance of equipping the state's healthcare system, citing the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Governor revealed that he declared a state of emergency on health, despite the challenges posed by an unsupportive system full of corruption.

On the other hand, Governor Lawal has planned to discuss the challenges of upgrading the FMC Gusau to a university teaching hospital with the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.

Similarly, Governor Lawal has directed his team of experts to meet with the Management of the FMC Gusau to facilitate the allocation of a piece of land for the State Government to build structures in the Centre.

The Governor has also offered to support FMC Gusau in critical areas such as sanitation, fencing, and environmental maintenance, highlighting the significance of a clean and serene hospital environment in patient care.

In his remarks, the Medical Director of the Centre, Dr. Bello A Mohammed, Modibbon Kwatarkwashi, has acknowledged the governor's efforts in improving security, healthcare, and education in Zamfara State.

Dr. Mohammed has highlighted some of the Centre's achievements including the automation of the FMC Gusau services, building Physiotherapy Department, the construction of a 100-bed capacity mother and baby care complex among others. The Medical Director also requested a Hilux Toyota and an ambulance from the Governor to enhance the Centre's efforts to deliver a better healthcare in Zamfara State.

Source: Public Relations and Information Office, FMC Gusau.