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World Bank tasks Gombe communities to utilise 169 upgraded health facilities
World Bank tasks Gombe communities to utilise 169 upgraded health facilities
The World Bank has urged Gombe communities to ensure effective utilisation of the 169 revitalised health facilities to enhance access to quality healthcare services.
Dr Onoriode Ezire, Task Team Lead, World Bank IMPACT project, said this on Saturday during the inauguration of one of the revitalised facilities in Akko community, Akko Local Government Area of the state.
The World Bank, through its IMPACT project in collaboration with the Gombe state government has revitalised and upgraded 103 Primary Healthcare facilities and 66 clinics to “Level 2 Status.”
The project is designed to improve quality and utilisation of immunisation, maternal/child health services, and malaria control, to reduce under-five mortality rates in the state.
Ezire urged the benefiting communities, traditional leaders and stakeholders to ensure maximum use of the facilities towards improving health services at the grassroots.
He said the common dream that no woman would die while giving birth could be achieved with the new facilities provided, hence the need for women, men and other groups to access the facilities.
The World Bank official said effective utilisation of the facilities by members of the communities would guarantee that the investments and resources committed in the upgrade project didn’t go to waste.
“We are excited that these have been done but my comments will go to the communities for whom these facilities have been built.
“I can guarantee you that quite some monies have been spent to upgrade the facilities to its new level.
“These were done through collaboration effort of the World Bank and Gombe state government to ensure that you have access to quality healthcare.
“If these facilities are here and you are not accessing them, then it is a disservice to everybody. I challenge our women and men to take advantage of these facilities and access quality healthcare.
“What you need to access quality healthcare have been provided, so use this place,” he said.
Ezire lauded Gov. Inuwa Yahaya for the proactive and results-driven approach towards strengthening primary healthcare delivery via the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project.
He also hailed the governor’s exceptional leadership in securing the state’s inclusion in the multi-state intervention, in spite of Gombe not being originally listed among the participating states.
Yahaya reiterated commitment to the improvement of health and wellbeing of the people of the state.
Represented by his deputy, Manassah Jatau, the governor said that his administration’s commitment resulted in the consistent increase in funding for healthcare in the state’s budget from 3.5 per cent in 2019 to 15 per cent in 2025, in line with the Abuja Declaration.
“We have revitalised 103 Primary Health Centers and an additional 66 Health Clinics with the support of the World Bank through IMPACT project.
“These facilities are now equipped with solar power, water supply, basic equipment, and staff accommodation, ensuring that our citizens receive quality healthcare services.”
World Bank tasks Gombe communities to utilise 169 upgraded health facilities
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have foiled an attempted kidnapping at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi, Bauchi State, in the early hours of Saturday, sources said.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 4:42 a.m. on March 15 when unidentified persons attempted to gain entry into the school premises through the fence near the staff quarters.
Security personnel on guard duty, supported by a patrol team, responded swiftly to the situation. On sighting the approaching officers, the suspected kidnappers abandoned their mission and fled the area.
The development caused brief panic within the school as students raised alarm and ran within the premises. However, no student was harmed or molested during the incident.
Police said the situation has been brought under control, while the school premises remain under close surveillance. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces foil kidnapping attempt at Government Girls’ College in Bauchi
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
By: Zagazola Makama
A 35-year-old man, Haruna Abdul, was rescued unhurt after being abducted from his residence in Fali Village, Gashinge, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, security sources confirmed on Monday.
The incident, which occurred on March 14, involved unknown assailants armed with bows, arrows, and matches, who reportedly invaded Abdul’s home and forcibly abducted him.
During the attempted transport of the victim to an undisclosed location, police and vigilante groups promptly pursued the kidnappers to Gubana in Fune LGA, Yobe State.
The kidnappers reportedly abandoned Abdul along with a seized motorcycle, described as kasere red in color without registration number, before fleeing into the bush.
The victim has since been reunited with his family, while authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects for prosecution.
Man rescued by security forced after abduction in Fika, suspects flee
Stray bullet injures man in Tsafe following dispute involving military personnel
By: Zagazola Makama
A 38-year-old man sustained gunshot injuries in Tsafe Township, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, after a misunderstanding involving a military personnel attached to Operation FANSAN YANMA.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on March 14 in the Sahara area when the military personnel, who was in possession of a serviceable rifle, attempted to apprehend one of several youths from Sabon Fegi area.
According to sources , the youths resisted and overpowered the soldier, who reportedly fired his rifle to escape. A stray bullet hit a passerby, identified as Abdulrazak Abdullahi Kayode, in the stomach.
The injured man was initially taken to General Hospital Tsafe before being referred to Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, for further treatment.
Sources said the situation has been brought under control, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Residents have been urged to remain calm while authorities look into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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