Jigawa state government said it has set aside N1.2billion to renovate and upgrade 32 health facilities across the 30 state constituencies.
The state government has also made adequate plan for free medical treatment including dialysis to kidney patients at five designated health centres in the state.
This was disclosed by Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa, the state Commissioner for Health while speaking to reporters in Dutse.
He said the resolution was reached last week during the state executive council meeting held at government house Dutse.
“The state government has approved the award of contract for the establishment of the dialysis centres in Dutse and Ringim general Hospitals.
“The state executive council has also approved N1.5billion for the renovation and upgrading 32 health facilities across the 30 constituency in the state.
“The installation of the dialysis machines and other equipment is at advanced stage in Hadejia, Kazaure and Gumel general hospitals.
“The gesture is part of the 12 point agenda of Governor Malam Umar Namadi which includes access to healthcare services for all people of the state at all levels irrespective of social and economic status,” Kainuwa stressed.
He further explained that the governor was determined to ensure no person died in Jigawa because of medical bills.
He said the governor was committed to making healthcare services accessible and affordable for all Jigawa citizens and was ready to invest to achieve the desire goals.
To achieve the desire goals, he recalled that state government had last month recruited 1,100 health workers including 200 doctors, pharmacists and nurses.
