First Lady of Bauchi State, Aishatu Mohammed, has commissioned a newly constructed National Health Insurance Scheme complex at the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital, describing it as a significant addition to the state’s healthcare infrastructure.

The facility includes a labour room, Special Care Baby Unit, pharmacy, laboratory, medical records section and other support services designed to improve the quality, accessibility and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Aishatu said she was particularly pleased that the facility was designed to address the healthcare needs of women and children.

She stressed the importance of ensuring that women had access to safe and dignified maternal healthcare, while children received the care and protection they deserved.

The First Lady also commended the management and staff of the Specialist Hospital, particularly the Chief Medical Director, for their leadership and commitment to completing the project.

She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the health, dignity and well-being of women and children, particularly vulnerable people requiring collective support.