The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Monday, announced the appointment of new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to expand access to quality healthcare in the North.

New Telegraph reports that Dr Haruna Shehu was named the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno State.

The development was announced during the presentation of the appointment letters to the new director by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako in Abuja.

Salako emphasised the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare institutions and highlighted the importance of the new directors’ leadership in addressing the challenges faced by the new federal health facilities.

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The Health Minister urged the appointees to engage with community stakeholders and align their efforts with the President’s healthcare agenda.

Shehu, in his vote of thanks, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in them and committed to advancing the administration’s healthcare vision and ensuring excellence in service delivery.

“These are new hospitals; so naturally, you will face some initial challenges. Kafanchan is particularly special to the President due to his keen interest in that part of Kaduna State.

‘He has also established a Federal University in that senatorial district, demonstrating his commitment to its development.” he stated.