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UMTH: 40-Room Lodge for the Comfort of Patients’ Relations and Visitors
UMTH: 40-Room Lodge for the Comfort of Patients’ Relations and Visitors
By: Balami Lazarus
Writing on the progress of developments and innovations at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), you begin to wonder what literary genre you are going to use to write the literature of this great hospital. Well, for NEWSng, prose is the best genre to place UMTH. Why? Because there are so many angles one can take up the story of this hospital under the progressive leadership of Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD).
The rhythm of innovations in terms of making the hospital a serene and comfortable environment for medical and health care, where medical treatments are administered to patients, taking into consideration the comfort of patients’ relations and visitors to the hospital, and the need for affordable accommodation is paramount.
Therefore, the rhythm is rhyming with the ongoing construction of a 40-room lodge sponsored by the Borno State Government under the administration of His Excellency Babagana Zulum. NEWSng was also informed that such a project/innovation is not common in most hospitals.
Similarly, there are other facilities like orchards, restaurants, and gardens with water fountains for the relaxation and comfort of recuperating patients or their relations, including visitors and students alike. There is also a large conference hall with over 350 seats open for both internal and public use to generate more revenue for the hospital.
Hospitals are generally seen as places meant for medical/healthcare services for patients only. But the case of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) is a shift from hospital tradition—a different ball game.
Notwithstanding, its primary objectives are priorities: to provide medical and health care services, teaching, and research for the betterment of our health sector.
“Comprehensive medical health cover” is a term/language used and associated with the insurance industry. Where you are totally covered and insured health-wise.
Today UMTH has covered you comprehensively, bringing the comforts of homes near patients who are seeking medical treatments, care, and attention to make them feel comfortable as a way to get healed. For this reason, Prof. Ahidjo has worked out sponsorship for providing the hospital with 40 rooms in the Hospital Lodge within the premises of the facility meant for patients’ relations and visitors. The rooms are all en suite and shall be equipped with modern facilities for the comforts of the patient’s relations who might have come from far or near, as the case may be.
You may wish to agree with NEWSng that UMTH is a pacesetter among her peers in terms of modern hospital equipment, materials, progress, growth, and developments.
UMTH: 40-Room Lodge for the Comfort of Patients’ Relations and Visitors
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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
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