The Plateau State Government, under the leadership of Health Commissioner Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, has embarked on a significant initiative to upgrade and equip over 300 Primary Health Centers along with 17 general and cottage hospitals within the state.

This strategic move aims to enhance the delivery of healthcare services to the residents of Plateau State.

Dr. Shurkuk highlighted in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos, the state capital, the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that every citizen, especially those in underserved communities, has convenient and reliable access to top-notch healthcare facilities and services.

This undertaking reflects the administration’s dedication to promoting the well-being and health of all its constituents, emphasizing the importance of quality healthcare at the grassroots level.

He stated, “The Governor Caleb Mutfwang-led administration is very keen on the health of its citizenry.

“Hence, we have put very stringent measures on the ground to tackle lapses in all healthcare facilities in the state, from infrastructures, and equipment to human resources.”

The state government, which has made healthcare a priority, is partnering with Jos University Teaching Hospital to bring specialists to general hospitals on specific days, improving patient care and reducing the need for rural residents to travel to the city for specialized care.

The government has also approved the hiring of more consultants and healthcare workers to staff renovated and equipped primary healthcare centers and general hospitals.

Additionally, the government is working to regulate all healthcare facilities in the state, ensuring they meet required standards.

To achieve this, the ministry’s inspectorate unit has been strengthened to effectively monitor and regulate healthcare services, and has already shut down some facilities operating illegally or engaging in unethical practices, helping to eliminate quackery and shady medical practices in the state.