The Borno State government, World Health Organization (WHO) and European Union (EU) have jointly provided infrastructure at the Monguno Specialist Hospital to provide health care services to conflict-affected areas in the state.
This include expansion and upgrade of facilities of the hospital, new inpatient wards, outpatient consultation rooms, maternal and child health units, and enhanced water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
This initiative by the Borno State government seeks to position Monguno Hospital as a regional health hub serving nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) and reaching cross-border communities in Chad and the Niger Republic.
The Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Baba Mallam Gana, at the inauguration ceremony described the expansion as “a critical investment in healthcare delivery.”
According to him, “This expansion will improve service delivery, reduce overcrowding, and ensure better care, particularly for women and children,” he said. He expressed appreciation to WHO and the EU for their continued support.”
The Representative of WHO in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, said WHO remained commitment to equitable access to healthcare.
He added.that, “Access to essential health services is a fundamental right.
“This project demonstrates our shared commitment to reaching people in remote and underserved communities. With the leadership of the Borno State Government and the financial support of the EU, we are working together to rebuild health systems and save lives.”
Similar initiative was recently launched in Biu, southern Borno.as part of coordinated efforts to rebuild health services for displaced populations and vulnerable communities across the state.
Work on Monguno Specialist Hospital
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Once the upgrading work is completed this year and the hospital becomes operational, Monguno Specialist Hospital will provide “lifesaving services to people, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities, in a region grappling with poverty, malnutrition, and damaged infrastructure,” said the Deputy Governor.
Also speaking at the occasion, Arc Isa Halidu Garba, Commissioner of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, stated that, “This is part of our plan to rebuild essential health infrastructure and restore hope in communities affected by years of insecurity.”
