The Federal Government has taken over the state-owned General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the takeover, citing poor maternal and neonatal mortality indices in the Northeast and other health challenges in Gombe State.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu approved the request, commending Governor Yahaya for prioritizing citizens’ welfare and aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s health reforms. “The takeover will improve the state’s healthcare delivery system,” he noted, emphasising the importance of enhancing healthcare infrastructure.
This is the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, which was initially a medical centre before being upgraded.
The Kumo Federal Medical Centre will serve as a tertiary health facility, contributing to medical training and boosting healthcare services in the Northeast region.
The move aligns with the federal government’s efforts to improve healthcare access and quality across the country, as highlighted by recent appointments of Chief Medical Directors for federal hospitals, including the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.
