Benue State Emergency Management Agency SEMA on Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding with the management of Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi to provide affordable and effective health care services for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the state.
The collaboration between Benue State SEMA and BSUTH represents a significant advancement in our joint mission to alleviate the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State and ensure their access to vital healthcare services, a Milestone in Humanitarian Efforts.
At a ceremony to sign the MOU, SEMA Executive Secretary, Sir James Iorpuu observed that the challenges faced by IDPs in camps across Makurdi and Guma LGAs wre among the most urgent humanitarian issues today, with healthcare access being a crucial concern.
According to him, many IDPs struggle to receive the necessary medical attention due to financial limitations and logistical obstacles.
“Recognizing this critical need, Benue SEMA has initiated a partnership with BSUTH, a respected healthcare institution known for its excellence in medical care and service delivery.”
Through the collaboration, IDPs in designated camps will now have the opportunity to access timely and high-quality healthcare services at BSUTH, with SEMA covering the costs for these services to be paid at a later date.
“The initiative underscores our dedication to the well-being of displaced individuals and underscores the significance of cooperative efforts in addressing humanitarian crises.”
Sir Iorpuu notes that by combining the expertise and resources of BSUTH with the coordination abilities of SEMA, the two agencies are setting a precedence for effective collaboration in achieving shared objectives for societal improvement.
The SEMA Executive Secretary expressed deep appreciation to BSUTH management for their partnership in this noble endeavor, which he emphasised aligns with SEMA’s mission to save lives and enhance public health.
“As we formalize this alliance, we will remain committed to ensuring its transparent and efficient implementation.”
On his part, Dr. Stephen Hwande, Chief Medical Director of Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare quality for the people of Benue, including measures to subsidise costs for IDPs treatment and improve hospital operations.
Dr. Hwande emphasized the importance of positive media coverage and accountability, encouraging a collective commitment to providing not just relief, but also dignity and hope to vulnerable populations under their care.
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