The Jigawa State Authorities has introduced plans to determine 5 kidney dialysis centres throughout the state to boost healthcare providers for residents affected by kidney-related illnesses.
This growth was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Muhammed Kainuwa, through the bid opening for the development of a diagnostic centre and the completion of the Hadejia and Kazaure specialist hospitals in Dutse.
Dr. Kainuwa revealed that the dialysis centres will probably be strategically situated within the headquarters of Dutse, Hadejia, Kazaure, Ringim, and Gumel Emirates.
“The state authorities has earmarked N500 million for the institution of those centres, that are anticipated to supply free providers to all dialysis sufferers within the state.” He said
Undertaking Completion
The commissioner expressed the federal government’s frustration with delays within the completion of ongoing initiatives, significantly the Hadejia and Kazaure specialist hospitals. He famous that the development of those hospitals, which started six and 7 years in the past respectively, has been stricken by delays, leading to a big enhance in mission prices—from an preliminary N1.7 billion to N4 billion.
Dr. Kainuwa warned, “We aren’t going to take that once more. If any advisor tries to delay us, we’ll revoke the contract and prosecute them.”
Dr. Kainuwa additionally highlighted the federal government’s zero-tolerance coverage for substandard work, cautioning employees inside the Ministry of Well being, the Due Course of and Monitoring Bureau, and planning departments. “That is additionally a warning to these within the division of planning and monitoring that we are going to not settle for compromise on the standard of the job,” he mentioned.
He urged profitable bidders to stick strictly to the stipulated timelines and make sure the supply of high quality work.
Prof. Kasim Ibrahim, Director-Common of the Jigawa State Due Course of and Undertaking Monitoring Bureau, echoed Dr. Kainuwa’s sentiments. He urged contractors to finish the initiatives on time and to take care of excessive requirements of their work. Prof. Ibrahim assured, “When you do this, I guarantee you that there gained’t be any downside. However this time round, relating to the completion interval, it gained’t be enterprise as typical.” He additionally emphasised that the state would now not tolerate delays or substandard work.
What you need to know
In Might, the Nigerian Senate has known as for the enlargement of the Nationwide Well being Insurance coverage Scheme (NHIS) to offer complete protection for power kidney illness sufferers. In a movement sponsored by Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC-Katsina) to mark the World Kidney Day.
The Senate emphasised that {financial} constraints mustn’t stop entry to important remedies for these sufferers, urging the Federal Ministry of Well being and associated ministries to implement an infection prevention protocols and improve the standard and availability of kidney remedy amenities.
The Senate additionally highlighted the necessity for in depth public schooling campaigns to lift consciousness about kidney illness prevention, dangers, and out there remedies. They urged the inclusion of those campaigns at school curricula to coach younger folks early on the significance of kidney well being.
To deal with the rising burden of kidney illness in Nigeria, the Senate has urged the federal authorities to create an intervention fund geared toward rising the variety of practical dialysis centres in tertiary well being amenities. This may be certain that dialysis remedies are accessible even in distant areas, addressing the scarcity of dialysis nurses and specialised technicians.
