General TY Danjuma commissions Kuru Danjuma Children Hospital Takum

General TY Danjuma has commissioned a state of the art children hospital in Takum.  The General was assisted by his Excellency, Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku.

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku in his remarks during the occasion said he was humbled to have received the son of Takum and his boss, General TY Danjuma, in his home town for this all important ceremony.  He appreciated God Almighty for the life of their illustrious son who is a proud gift to the state, nation, Africa and world at large. Darius said God has kept TY Danjuma up to this time so that he can continue to impact lives positively. 

The Governor said as a governor his government has built over 168 PHCs in all the wards of the state, rehabilitated three hospitals in Wukari,  Bambur and Gembu all with state of the art equipments installed in them for sufficient health delivery to Tarabans. 

The Governor reassured Tarabans of the continuous fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and urged citizens to go ahead and take their own jab of the vaccines same applied to the Yellow fever. He disclosed that he will continue to encourage the traditional and religious institutions to continue on the right tracks and will always support the newly commissioned children hospital to enable it serve its purpose to the people of Takum and environs.

General TY Danjuma in his speech said without the existence of the Country Director of Development Africa the hospital today wouldn't have been possible, he thanked the Honourable Minister for availing him self for this occasion. He used the avenue to extend his condolences to the entire people of Taraba  over the demise of late Gara of Donga and Aku Uka of Wukari. 

He also urged the people to utilise the opportunity of the hospital so as to enjoy proper health. He however warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is still very much available and people  must be careful and observe the health protocols as provided by health experts. 

The Honourable Minister for Health, Professor Osagie Ohanire, said the facility is fully aligned with the vision of the president who is fully focused in providing health care for children and the less privileged. While congratulating the General he commended the thoughtfulness and guidance that influenced him towards giving back to his people and the community where he was brought up from. He said the facility is fit for the purpose for which it was raised and will have so much positive effect on the people of Taraba State. 

He applauded the Governor's efforts in making sure that the hospital is in its proper shape and for the additional equipment he donated to cover the need of the people. Professor Osagie said there are many lessons to take home from the structures in the hospital such as the doctor's quarters, laboratory which is comparable to any in the bigger cities of Nigeria. 

The Minister disclosed that the hospital will tackle the high rate of maternal mortality and will reduce deaths as a reason of  emergencies to the barest  minimum. He said the ministry will like to partner with the Taraba State government in health provision so as to add the provision of health care services to the people of Taraba. 

The Country Director, Development Africa, Mr. Joshua, while speaking at the ceremony applauded the General for his thoughtfulness and love towards humanity, he said building of the hospital has brought succour to the people of Takum and its environs. He said Takum today is a city set upon the hill which can not be hidden because the Kuru Danjuma Hospital has saved lives, protected families and has given children the reason to live. 

Worthy to mention, he said, is the numerous support that the hospital has received from the Governor without which they wouldn't have recorded this much success.