The federal government has officially taken over Gombe General Hospital in Kumo, upgrading it to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) to improve healthcare services in the state and the North-East region.
This move aims to strengthen medical service delivery and address maternal and neonatal mortality rates in the region, as stated by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The new Kumo FMC becomes the second federal medical institution in Gombe State, following the upgrade of the Federal Teaching Hospital from a medical center.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya had formally requested the federal government’s takeover of the facility, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu.
President Tinubu commended Governor Yahaya for prioritizing citizens’ health, stating that the takeover would significantly enhance healthcare service delivery in the state.
“The Kumo FMC will serve as a tertiary healthcare center, contribute to medical personnel training, and boost healthcare services in Gombe and the North-East region,” the statement added.