Babura General Hospital records large number of perforation surgeries in Jigawa State
The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has expressed concern over reports indicating that Babura General Hospital recorded the highest number of perforation surgeries in the state, mostly attributed to typhoid fever.
Suleman Daudu, Information Officer, Babura Local Government Area, stated this in a statement on Saturday in Dutse.
Daudu stated that the Director of Hospitals in the Ministry, Dr. Mahmoud Abdulwahab, said this while speaking at the Hospital Open Day and the 45th Anniversary of Babura General Hospital. He stated that the ministry was taking all necessary steps to present a comprehensive report on the cases for submission to the state government for appropriate action.
Abdulwahab commended the management and staff of the hospital for their dedication and assured them of the ministry’s commitment to improving and procuring adequate working facilities, particularly for the theatre department.
In his remarks, the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Mahmoud Abdullahi Shariff, said that about ten thousand surgeries of various cases were conducted during the year under review.
Shariff reaffirmed the hospital’s determination to complement the state government’s efforts in achieving its health policies and programmes through the delivery of effective healthcare services.
He also appreciated the Babura local government council for its numerous support.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Babura local government council, Hon. Hamisu Muhammad Garu, praised the hospital staff for their tireless humanitarian services and assured them of the council’s continued support.
Awards were presented during the ceremony to some community members in recognition of their contributions, as well as to dedicated staff of the hospital.
