VP SHETTIMA COMMISSIONS 400 BED TEACHING HOSPITAL AS ZULUM EXPANDS SPECIALIST HEALTHCARE IN BORNO

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Good healthcare can mean the difference between life and death, and having access to the right treatment close to home can save families the cost, stress and uncertainty of travelling long distances for medical care.
That is why the commissioning of the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri is a significant development for Borno State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima commissioned the 400 bed facility on Friday, October 23, alongside other education projects delivered under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s administration.
The new hospital is designed to bring advanced medical services closer to residents and reduce the need to travel outside the state for specialist treatment.

Its diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5 tesla MRI scanner, a 160 slice CT scanner, three conventional X ray machines, two mobile X ray machines, three 4D ultrasound machines, a fluoroscopy system and a digital mammography machine.

These technologies can help medical teams investigate illnesses, detect abnormalities and make more informed treatment decisions. Their real value, however, will depend on the availability of trained specialists, reliable maintenance and consistent access to the services they support.

The hospital has 13 specialist departments covering areas such as surgery, emergency care, paediatrics, internal medicine, physiotherapy and diagnostic services. It also features a medical college complex, a students’ hostel and an oxygen plant.

Beyond treating patients, the institution is expected to help train doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and other health professionals. This is particularly important for Borno and the wider North East, where strengthening the healthcare workforce remains a critical need.

Speaking at the commissioning, Shettima praised Zulum’s investments in healthcare and education, stressing that the lasting value of leadership lies in institutions that continue to serve people beyond the tenure of the government that established them.

“We shall be judged by what survives our time in office,” the Vice President said.

Shettima also commissioned education projects in Maiduguri, including the Yerwa school complex and the Kashim Shettima Free Education Academy, which supports access to education for orphans and vulnerable children.

The commissioning is an important milestone, but the real test begins with service delivery. Keeping the equipment operational, attracting qualified personnel and ensuring that patients can access the hospital’s services will determine how much difference it makes to everyday lives.

If these commitments are sustained, the hospital could become an important healthcare resource for Borno and neighbouring communities, while helping to build a stronger foundation for medical training in the region.

Orion Reports

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