FG, Adamawa sign MoU to upgrade health facilities
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Adamawa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to finalize the handover and conversion of Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres.
The signing ceremony, held in Adamawa State, was described as a significant step towards improving healthcare delivery across the nation.
The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom, highlighted the initiative as part of the Federal Ministry of Health’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
Prof. Pate emphasized that upgrading the hospitals to federal institutions would strengthen health services not only for residents of Adamawa State but also for the broader North-East region and neighboring countries.
He noted, “This initiative will not just serve the people of Mubi and Hong but will have far-reaching benefits for the entire North-East region and beyond.”
The transition aims to align with the Federal Ministry’s mandate to provide quality and safe healthcare services.
Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, who chaired the handover ceremony, commended the Federal Government for its foresight in prioritizing healthcare development. She described the initiative as a strategic move to enhance the health sector in Adamawa State and beyond, aligning with Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s vision for health reform.
“This agreement demonstrates a shared commitment to improving healthcare for the people of Adamawa State,” Prof. Farauta said, adding that the state government is fully committed to supporting the new Federal Medical Centres to ensure their success.
State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami, lauded the Federal Ministry of Health for its impactful efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in the region, reiterating the significance of the partnership in addressing healthcare challenges in Adamawa State.
