Bauchi Government Procured, Distributes N10 M worth Drugs For Children Under 5 In Rural Health Centers
Bogoro Masoyi
Bauchi State Government has procured and distributed N10 million worth of drugs for under five children in rural Healthcare centres across the state.
The Acting chairman of Bauchi state Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) Dr. Yerima Yahaya made the statement while flagging off the distribution of Under 5 children free drugs to various health facilities across the state.
According to him the free drugs is in line with the governor’s five point health agendas to ensure health delivery service in the state.
He further disclosed that despite the scarce resources available, the State Governor Mohammed Abubakar is not compromising on his commitment to revamping the health sector.
Dr. Yahaya emphasized that this is the first phase of the pilot scheme in the state adding that eight health facilities were chosen.
He called on all stakeholders to appreciate the effort of the Government toward reinvigorating the sector.
”We have put in place adequate measures to ensure that this drugs are not diverted from its original purpose.
“Anyone caught trying to divert or sabotage government effort will have himself to blame” he stressed.
The State Vice chairman, Ward Development Committee, Abdullahi Lawal Kafi assured government of their support at the state and the local level.
He stated that they would deploy their members to monitor the programme at the local level and to ensure that the drugs get to the health facilities and the stipulated rules are followed.
