By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
The Chief Medical Director of the Bauchi State Specialists Hospital, Professor Abdulkarim Garba has announced the temporary relocation of some hospital services to selected primary health care and maternity facilities due to the ongoing reconstruction of the hospital.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Government House, Bauchi, Professor Garba said the relocation became necessary to enable full renovation and upgrading of the facility to enhance service delivery and expand healthcare capacity.
He explained that key units, including Accident and Emergency services which will continue at the newly constructed section within the Specialists Hospital, while the Paediatric Emergency, Medical Ward, Dental and Eye Clinics, along with the Pharmacy, Laboratory and Medical Records departments, have been relocated to Tashan Babiye.
Professor Garba also noted that maternity services, immunization, HIV clinic and other related departments will temporarily operate at Urban Maternity Kofar Ran within the state metropolis for the duration of the project.
The CMD appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation, assuring that the relocation is temporary and aimed at ensuring improved healthcare services once the upgraded Specialists Hospital is completed and reopened.