Umar Sani
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has lamented the poor and unreliable electricity supply to the tertiary health facility.
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Yusuf Bara, said this problem is a major part of the challenges affecting the hospital’s efficient service delivery.
The CMD, who made this known during the end-of-year event that was organised by the hospital management to honour the exemplary contributions of its staff throughout 2024, noted that the occasion reflects the hospital administration’s dedication to staff welfare, especially those who have shown remarkable commitment to their roles.
He outlined several challenges confronting the hospital to include the “constraints in human and capital resources, energy and water shortages, and resistance to digital transformation.”
Nonetheless, Bara noted that “the management is actively exploring solutions such as renewable energy sources, accelerating infrastructure projects, and expanding community outreach initiatives.”
The ATBUTH boss explained that the hospital has made notable accomplishments in 2024.
He stated, “The successful implementation of the e-health software, marking a significant advancement in healthcare delivery; the establishment of a responsive ambulance service for emergencies; the introduction of home-based geriatric care for elderly patients; and the provision of free cesarean surgeries aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality, all attest to the giant strides we achieved in the past year 2024.
“The hospital also made strides in infrastructure development, with ongoing expansions at the ATBUTH Gubi Campus, and secured a capacity-building grant from the Medical Research Council of Gambia at the London School of Hygiene for Vaccine Clinical Trials, representing a major achievement in medical research.”
Jibrin Bara called on the hospital community to reaffirm its commitment to the philosophy that “ATBUTH’s journey is forward, not backwards.”
He emphasised that “this vision requires collective effort, support, and a united belief in progress.
“Let no one say it cannot be done; rather, let us demonstrate that together, we can and will achieve our goals,” he assured the gathering.
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