Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government has commissioned 20 digital 4D ultrasound machines and 73 anti-shock clothes value N625 million for distribution to well being amenities throughout the state.
Speaking in the course of the commissioning ceremony held on the Government House, Bauchi, just lately, the deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Awwal Jatau, mentioned the intervention will increase maternal and baby well being, reiterating the administration’s dedication to high quality and standardized healthcare supply for ladies and youngsters.
The gear, procured beneath the World Bank-supported IMPACT mission in 2025, had suffered distribution delays due to logistics challenges now resolved, in accordance to the Executive Chairman of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed.
Project Focal Person, Dr. Adamu Mohammed, mentioned the 20 multifunctional 4D machines, costing N600 million, will go to the 20 General Hospitals and might carry out obstetric, belly, pelvic, Doppler and echocardiography scans with 360-degree imaging for extra correct prognosis.
The 73 anti-shock clothes, value N25 million, will go to high-volume main healthcare centres to quickly management postpartum hemorrhage and stop shock earlier than referral.
He mentioned the mission will present free scans for about 30,000 pregnant ladies within the subsequent three months.
