{"id":167899,"date":"2025-07-01T16:20:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/niger-gov-declares-emergency-at-minna-general-hospital"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:22:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T16:22:10","slug":"niger-gov-declares-emergency-at-minna-general-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/niger-gov-declares-emergency-at-minna-general-hospital","title":{"rendered":"Niger Gov Declares Emergency at Minna General Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared a state of emergency on the General Hospital Minna due to its deplorable state.<\/p>\n<p>Bago who stated this during the weekly State Executive Council meeting, emphasizd the need for a modern, functional, and efficient healthcare facility.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Print Media Aisha Wakaso, the Governor observed that the hospital which was built over 50 years ago, needs total overhaul as it is no longer equipped to meet the healthcare needs of the state\u2019s growing population.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the hospital has been overstretched for many years, and its current state poses a serious challenge to effective healthcare delivery in the capital and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, this informed the decision to constitute a committee of special advisers and relevant stakeholders to carry out a full assessment of the hospital and propose practical solutions<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that following their recommendations, plans are now underway to demolish the current structure and begin the reconstruction of new units and wards in phases.<\/p>\n<p>Decrying its condition, the Governor noted, \u201cwe have to be honest with ourselves. The General Hospital Minna, in its present condition, can no longer serve its purpose. It is overstretched, outdated, and unsafe. What we need now is a modern, functional, and efficient health facility that reflects our vision for a healthier Niger State\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He stated that during the period of reconstruction, essential departments and services will be temporarily relocated to select primary healthcare centres across the state to ensure continuity in care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision is part of a broader plan to revamp the entire healthcare sector in Niger State, ensuring that citizens have access to quality and dignified medical services.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur administration is committed to building systems that work. Health is a priority, and we are determined to ensure that people feel the impact of government through visible improvements in healthcare delivery, \u201d Bago maintained<\/p>\n<p>He further reassured the public that all necessary steps will be taken to minimize disruption during the transition period and to maintain access to essential services until the new facilities are completed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared a state of emergency on the General Hospital Minna due to its deplorable state. Bago who stated this during the weekly State Executive Council meeting, emphasizd the need for a modern, functional, and efficient healthcare facility. 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