President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to a teaching hospital for the Federal University of Lafia. This decision follows a request by the Nasarawa State Government and aims to enhance medical training and healthcare delivery in the state.
The conversion is expected to improve the training of students in medical and allied sciences, as well as boost healthcare services in the region. President Tinubu has demonstrated his commitment to the social welfare and healthcare security of Nigerians, and this move is seen as part of his administration’s efforts to invest in the healthcare sector.
The Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital has faced management issues in the past, with the Nasarawa State House of Assembly expressing concerns over budget exceedances. However, this new development is expected to bring positive changes to the hospital and the community it serves.
Key points:
- President Tinubu approves conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital to a teaching hospital
- Conversion aims to enhance medical training and healthcare delivery in Nasarawa State
- Decision follows a request by the Nasarawa State Government
- Expected to improve training of students in medical and allied sciences
- Part of President Tinubu’s efforts to invest in the healthcare sector
- Hospital has faced management issues in the past, but conversion brings new opportunities for improvement.
