Kaduna State Transfers Yakowa Hospital to Federal Medical Centre

The Kaduna State Government has transferred the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan to the Federal Government to facilitate the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kafanchan. Governor Uba Sani formalized this arrangement on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Health.

This transition is expected to improve access to tertiary healthcare services for residents of Southern Kaduna and surrounding communities, who have relied on secondary health facilities and referrals for specialized medical treatment. The Yakowa Memorial Hospital, named after the late former Kaduna State governor, serves as a significant public health facility.

The Federal Government will provide funding, medical equipment, infrastructure upgrades, and additional personnel to develop the facility into a fully operational federal medical centre. This development aims to address healthcare challenges, reduce transportation costs for patients seeking specialist treatment, and improve coordination among healthcare services in the region.