Bauchi First Lady reaffirms commitment to Women and Children’s Healthcare

By Amina Umar

The Bauchi State First Lady, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the health, dignity and wellbeing of women and children, particularly vulnerable persons.

Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed stated this during the commissioning of the new National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, and Bauchi State Contributory Health Management Agency, BASCHMA, facility at the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital.

She described the project as more than the construction of a new building, saying it represents a renewed commitment to saving lives, improving healthcare delivery and strengthening the wellbeing of the people.

The First Lady commended the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for prioritising the health sector, noting that, investment in healthcare is an investment in the people and the future of Bauchi State.

She said the new facility, which includes a labour room, intensive care unit, pharmacy, laboratories, female wards, medical records section and auxiliary service centres, would improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.

Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed stressed the need to provide women with safe and dignified maternal healthcare and ensure that children receive adequate care and protection.

She commended the management and staff of the Specialist Hospital, particularly the Chief Medical Director, Professor Abdulkadir Mairiga, for their commitment towards the successful completion of the project.

The First Lady, however, stressed that the success of the facility would depend on its proper utilisation, maintenance and sustainability.

She called on healthcare professionals, government agencies, development partners and members of the public to work together to protect the facility and ensure that patients are treated with professionalism, compassion and dignity.

In his remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital, Professor Abdulkadir Mairiga, said the NHIA programme at the hospital had witnessed significant transformation over the past two years.

He explained that the programme had facilitated the construction of the new facility, procurement of medical and laboratory equipment, as well as the engagement of additional doctors, nurses and midwives.

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