The Federal Government has been applauded for the approval of sitting a Federal medical centre in Kafanchan, Jema'a local government area of Kaduna State.
Emir of Jema'a, Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu who gave the commendation in na interview with newsmen at his palace in Kafanchan, said the development will go a long way in curtailing difficulties people encounter in seeking professional medical care.
He explained that medical referrals from the area usually goes to either Kaduna or Jos, but the new development will serve the whole of Southern Kaduna and some parts of neighboring Niger, Nasarawa and plateau States.
Alhaji Muhammadu added that the entire people of the region expressed their appreciation with the Federal and Kaduna state Governments over the pronouncement made by the Vice President during his visit to Southern Kaduna State.
Speaking in another interview in his office at Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital Kafanchan, the Medical Director, Dr. Paul Yohanna said the new development will bring more progress in terms of staffing and infrastructure, as there will be more units, departments and professionals in the Hospital.
In a related development, the executive Chairman, Jema'a local government, Mr. Peter Tanko Dogara during a visit to Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital expressed his joy with the level of work in the ongoing general renovation taking place in the facility.
Mr Dogara said the move is a step forward in the realization of the establishment of the Federal Medical Center as announced by the Vice President.
The Chairman appreciated the Administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for the kind gesture and for bringing succor to the people of Southern Kaduna in terms of professional medical services.