The Federal Government and Adamawa State Government have reached an agreement to upgrade Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres, a move poised to transform healthcare services in Adamawa State and the North-East region.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place during a ceremony attended by officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Adamawa State Government. The initiative is part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Representing the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, the Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom, described the development as a strategic milestone. “This agreement signifies a strategic initiative to upgrade health services not just for the people of Mubi and Hong but for the entire North-East and even neighboring countries,” she said. A statement from Mr. Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, highlighted that the conversions would enhance healthcare quality and safety while improving the region’s capacity to address health challenges.
Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, who presided over the ceremony, praised the Federal Government’s commitment to healthcare improvements. “This agreement is not just about infrastructure; it is about saving lives and providing quality healthcare to the people of Adamawa State and beyond,” she remarked. The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the state’s dedication to supporting the successful implementation of the project, emphasizing its alignment with Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s vision for a robust health sector.
State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami, also commended the Federal Ministry’s intervention, describing it as transformative for healthcare delivery in Adamawa. “This initiative is a game-changer for our healthcare system,” he noted, pledging the state government’s full cooperation in realizing the project’s objectives.
The upgraded facilities are anticipated to address the healthcare needs of the North-East region and bolster Nigeria’s health system. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to achieving universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals.
