Health
Adamawa Lawmaker Inaugurates Mobile Hospital, Treats 2,000 Residents
By Talatu Maiwada
The Senator representing Adamawa South Senatorial District, Sen. Binos Yaroe, has unveiled an upgraded mobile hospital to enhance healthcare delivery to his constituents.
Yaroe inaugurated the facility on Monday, at Ndikong community in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa.
The senator said about 2,000 residents had benefited from the medical outreach, with no fewer than 10 day-care surgeries conducted.
He said improving the wellbeing of his constituents remained one of his top priorities, given the importance of healthcare to the people.
Yaroe assured residents of Adamawa South of his commitment to improving their livelihoods and creating opportunities that would put smiles on their faces.
The Coordinator, Binos Medical Outreach, Dr Jama Medan, said the upgraded mobile hospital was equipped with modern facilities and offered advantages over the old mobile hospital.
Medan said the medical team would deploy both mobile hospitals to enable it reach more communities and provide healthcare services to residents.
He said Yaroe was committed to ensuring that his constituents benefited from democratic dividends through improved healthcare services.
The Lead Consultant, Dr Adediran Adekola, said nearly 2,000 cases were treated during the Ndikong outreach, with about 10 day-care surgeries.
Adekola described the outreach as unique, with improved facilities and more than 40 medical personnel who participated adding that all services were successfully delivered.
The Managing Director, Ivbalk Nigeria Ltd., Mr Mohammed Yakamata, commended Yaroe for his commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of his constituents.
Yakamata said the company partnered with Yaroe to strengthen the medical outreach and achieve greater impact in the community.
The Facility Manager, Ndikong Primary Healthcare Centre, Dr Simon Kauna, said it was the first time residents of the community received free medical services, while appreciating the senator for his kind gesture.
Binos Campaign Coordinator for Mayo-Belwa LGA, Mr Abalis Yoila, urged residents to support Yaroe in the 2027 general elections.
Yoila said Yaroe’s return would enable residents to continue benefiting from what he described as effective representation and democratic dividends.
Malam Abubakar Fulani, a beneficiary who had thyriod surgery, appreciated the senator for the free treatment and to other sick residents in the community.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the mobile hospital and ambulance was purchased through the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), Ilorin.
NAN also reports that the equipment was contracted to Ivbalk Nigeria Ltd. by the Federal Government and sponsored by Yaroe. (NAN).
Edited by Isaac Aregbesola
