Sen Haruna Manu Donates Medical Equipment to Healthcare Centres in CentralZone
T he Senator representing the Taraba Central Senatorial Zone Haruna Manu has donated 140 delivery beds and gynecological examination tables to healthcare centers across the zone.
The medical equipment was officially handed over to the chairmen of the five local government areas at The Essential Drug Store in Jalingo for distribution to both primary and secondary healthcare centers in Taraba Central Senatorial Zone.
Speaking at the event, the Taraba State Coordinator of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency Peter Adamu commended the Senator for the initiative, stating that it would make a significant contribution toward achieving universal health coverage and reducing maternal mortality in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Tukura Nuhudescribed the donation as timely, noting that many primary healthcare facilities in the state have been in poor condition for years. He also highlighted the state government's efforts, revealing that Governor Agbu Kefas had approved the renovation of 113 additional primary healthcare centers, with plans to upgrade most of them to Level One facilities.
Director-General of Haruna Manu's campaign organization Hon Simon Dogari emphasized the Senator's commitment to improving the healthcare sector and cautioned against the diversion of the donated items.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Permanent Secretary of the Health Services Management Board Dr. Ahmad Kara praised the Senator's intervention, stating that improving healthcare infrastructure and human resources is key to reducing maternal mortality.
Also commending the gesture, Chairman of Gashaka local government area Hon. Umar Yusuf,while receiving the items on behalf of the chairman of the five local governments noted that donation would enhance service delivery in primary healthcare centers and contribute to better maternal and child health outcomes in Taraba Central.
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