Yobe State Governor Signs Two Health Care Bills Into Law

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has signed two bills into law to boost healthcare service delivery.

They are a law for the establishment of the Yobe State Emergency Medical Ambulance Service and the establishment of the Yobe State Healthcare and Health-Related Facilities Inspection and Monitoring Agency.

This was contained in a statement by Governor Buni’s Aide, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed.

He said; “the two laws aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in matters relating to domestic and road traffic accidents, as well as monitoring healthcare facilities to provide standard services.”

“The emergency Medical Ambulance Service law provides an opportunity for first aid treatment to victims from the scene of accidents before reaching medical facilities.

“Similarly, the Health facility Inspection and Monitoring Agency empowers health authorities to inspect and monitor services provided by all medical facilities in the state to eliminate substandard services and cutting corners.

“The two laws will ensure that healthcare delivery is not compromised at any level in Yobe state,” the Aide explained.

The laws were earlier passed by the state House of Assembly.

NAN/ Mercy Chukwudiebere