BAMA HOSPITAL : ZULUM DIRECTS IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OF 30 DOCTORS, NURSES, ORDERS INSTANT RENOVATION OF DOCTORS QUARTERS.

By Mike ALADENIKA.

Worried by his on-the-spot finding that only two medical doctors and 10 nurses and midwives currently operate at Bama’s General Hospital, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the urgent recruitment of 30 healthcare personnel, made up of medical doctors, nurses and midwives as well as pharmacists and lab technicians.

Governor Zulum who was reported to have embarked on an impromptu working visit to the hospital gave the directive after a close door meeting attended by the state commissioner of health, Professor Mohammed Arab, CMD and other top management staff of the hospital among some top officials, identified challenges of the hospital, which needed urgent intervention. 

The Governor also directed the health commissioner to ensure that the key problems raised by the hospital’s management were quickly addressed which include but not restricted to issues of lower solar power voltage and that of fans.

Similarly, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has also directed the immediate renovation of unoccupied and deteriorated bungalows meant for medical doctors, including the chief medical director (CMD), at the General Hospital in Bama.

Zulum also directed relevant officials of the Borno State Government to ensure the renovation begins today, Wednesday, expressing his readiness to immediately approve the release of funds after the officials have assessed all the buildings and determine the costs, which the Governor insisted, must be done within hours. Insisting that the renovation starts during his ongoing stay in Bama for days of humanitarian and developmental activities. 

The Governor said it is urgent that the CMD and other doctors were provided accommodation within the hospital so they could be readily available including at late hours, to attend to health emergencies, should they arise.

Zulum also directed that the hospital’s perimeter fence be raised higher with barbwires and lightning installed around the quarters and the general premises, to improve security. 

Meanwhile, Governor Zulum expresses happiness with the doctor and the nurses whom he met during his two visits on Monday night and Tuesday evening.

He also commended the hospital’s sanitary condition as well as the availability and maintenance of functional medical facilities. 

Speaking during the Governor’s visit on Tuesday evening, a highly respected medical professional, Dr Olugbenga Aina said the hospital had received a substantial amount of drugs which Zulum had released for free prescribed distribution to patients. 

The Dr said the hospital was able to meet the needs of numerous patients which made it necessary for the hospital to make fresh request. 

Zulum therefore approved release of additional drugs and medical reagents used for diagnostic purposes, to the General hospital.

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