Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has extended cash incentives of N20,000 to all patients on admission at Sir Sunusi General Hospital as an emergency relief.
He made this during a surprise visit to the hospital as part of his culture for oversight function, according to his Chief Press Secretary, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
He said, while the governor expressed dismay over the level of dilapidated condition of the hospital, he has directed for immediate rehabilitation of the popular secondary health facility in his efforts to ensure provision of quality and affordable healthcare services in the state as contained in his blueprint during the 2023 election campaigns.
The governor promised that the renovation exercise will commence in earnest to ensure that patients and health workers get the necessary enabling environment for delivery of quality care at the facility.
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“I must tell you that what I have seen for myself is terrifying for my eyes, I want to assure you that our administration will come to your aid immediately after this visit.
“I will direct the ministry of health and all agencies under its supervision to prepare for a general renovation of wards, nursing stations, toilets and theatre rooms.”
The governor also directed for the immediate employment of a casual health worker named Khadija Adam, a community health worker he found at the facility that has been supporting patients.
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