Ismail Bayo,Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has commissioned an ultra-modern one story General Outpatient Department, GOPD, at the Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
While performing the commissioning ceremony Bagudu, who was represented by the
Commissioner for Health, Ja’afar Muhammad said his administration has placed premium on the provision of quality healthcare for people of Kebbi state.
A statement by the governor's media adviser, Yahya Sarki said the construction of the GOPD which was equipped with modern facilities was a testimony of Governor Bagudu administration's commitment towards making healthcare services accessible free of charge to people in the state.
The New GOPD consists of Medical, Surgical,Peadiatric Out Patient Department and other sub speciality clinics namely Ear, Nose & Throat, (ENT), Opthalmology, Dermatology, DOTs, Physiotherapy Unit & HIV Counselling and Testing Unit.
He said his administration has begun the process of updating and optimizing the Dental Department and the operating theatre at the Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi in line with modern technology towards improved healthcare delivery.
He cautioned staff and patients to strictly observe the stipulated health rules, keep the building safe and as well imbibe hygienic measures.
Dr. Aminu Haliru Bunza, Permanent Secretary and Chief Medical Director was chief host at the commissioning ceremony.
