From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe
The Gombe State government has announced plans to host its maiden health summit, bringing together key national and international stakeholders to deliberate on the state’s healthcare trajectory and unveil a series of reforms.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Habu Dahiru, who disclosed the development in Gombe on Wednesday, stated that the two-day summit would focus on “transforming the healthcare system in Gombe State: accomplishments, challenges, and the next frontier”.
According to him, the event will be attended by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, members of the National Assembly health committees, and development partners.
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is also expected to attend and commission key projects during the summit, including the upgraded Federal Medical Centre, Kumo (formerly General Hospital), the College of Nursing Sciences, and the Children’s Hospital, Malam Inna.
Other highlights include the launch of the state’s Human Resource for Health Policy and Strategy, the unveiling of the “Flow of Confidence” initiative to strengthen service delivery, and the introduction of an Ambulance Emergency Initiative.
Dr Dahiru said the summit would also address financing health under donor uncertainty, sustainable partnerships, and strategies to accelerate universal health coverage.
He added that the event is designed to provide a roadmap for consolidating health reforms under the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in Gombe.
