3000 Patients so far Treated at Bola Tinubu Specialist Hospital – CMD
The Chief Medical Director of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital, Kaduna, Professor Abdulkadir Musa, has announced that the facility has attended to at least 3,000 patients it was inaugurated last year.
The 320‑bed tertiary health facility located in Millennium City, Kaduna, was completed by Governor Uba Sani and commissioned by President Tinubu in June last year.
Addressing journalists who are on a tour federal state government projects across the northwest, the CMD said the hospital boasts dedicated wings for women and children, a comprehensive oncology unit for cancer care, a fully equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU), radiology and imaging wing and special care wing.
and solar panels complemented by generator backup to ensure 24/7 power supply. In addition to the solar and three generating sets, he said the management also has an agreement with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for 24-hour power supply.
“Phase II of the hospital’s development will focus on establishing a cancer treatment and nuclear medicine centre – an initiative already approved by the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.
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“This phase is set to be supported by the Federal Government, with President Tinubu having assured the state of federal collaboration and intervention to complete this critical component.
“To ensure accessibility for all residents, the hospital operates within the NHIS framework and the Kaduna State Health Contributory Scheme, making quality healthcare affordable for ordinary citizens.
“The facility currently serves as a major referral centre for women, children, and cancer patients across the North‑West region, significantly reducing the need for expensive medical trips abroad,” he said.
Also speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner for Information in the state, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the primary objective of this facility is to reduce foreign medical tourism, both within Kaduna State and across Nigeria, by offering world‑class specialist care at home.
This hospital, originally conceived by former Governor Namadi Sambo with the foundational work dating back to 2009.
“When Governor Uba Sani assumed office, the hospital’s civil works were about 60 percent complete, while essential medical equipment stood at barely 20 percent.
“The Sani administration injected fresh momentum into the project. Thanks to increased monthly FAAC allocations made possible by President Bola Tinubu’s bold decision on fuel subsidy removal – which boosted revenues for Kaduna and all 36 states – the state government was able to fund completion work on this hospital,” the Commissioner said.
By PRNigeria
