The Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni, Wednesday approved the upgrade of Primary Healthcare Center, Ngelzarma, to a General Hospital.
Gov. Buni gave the approval saying this became necessary to meet the medical needs of the growing population in Ngelzarma and the surrounding communities.
“This is in line with the reform declared in the health sector by our administration. Healthcare development occupies a prominent position role on our priority list,” he stated.
Yobe state government under Gov. Buni had earlier upgraded Eight Primary Healthcare Centers in Bara, Buni Gari, Babbangida, Yunusari, Machina, Jajimaji, Nguru, and Gulani to General Hospitals.
Similarly, four General Hospitals in Potiskum, Gashua, Geidam and Buni Yadi were upgraded to specialist hospitals by the Buni administration.
He assured that government would provide all equipment required for the facility to meet the standard of a General Hospital in equipment and provision of services.