Gov. Buni signs two bills into law to boost healthcare delivery in Yobe
Yobe State Governor, Honourable Mai Mala Buni, CON, has signed into law bills establishing Yobe State Emergency Medical Ambulance Service and Yobe State Healthcare and Health-Related Facilities Inspection and Monitoring Agency.
A statement signed by Director General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, said the emergency Medical Ambulance Service law provides opportunity for first aid treatment to victims from the scene of accidents before reaching medical facilities.
He said the two laws are aimed at boosting healthcare delivery in matters relating to domestic and road traffic accidents and monitoring of healthcare facilities to provide best standard practice.
Similarly, the Health Facility Inspection and Monitoring Agency empowers health authorities in the state to inspect and monitor services provided by all medical facilities in the state to eliminate sub standard services and cutting corners in medical services.
According to the statement the two laws will ensure that healthcare delivery is not compromised at any level in Yobe State.
