FG Launches Rehabilitation Services for PWDs in Bauchi

The Federal Government of Nigeria launched rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Doya, Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The initiative was unveiled by Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

It aims to integrate rehabilitation services into primary healthcare, enabling PWDs and others requiring rehabilitation to access specialized care closer to their communities. Beneficiaries will receive physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, and prosthetic and orthotic services.

Hon. Baba Abubakar, the Minister, described the program as a significant milestone in Nigeria's efforts to build an inclusive and equitable healthcare system. This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on strengthening primary healthcare and expanding access to quality services.

The program complements Nigeria's health sector renewal investment initiative, which aims to improve healthcare delivery and infrastructure. The rehabilitation strategy is part of Nigeria's commitment to the World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative.