U.S. Humanitarian Group Assesses Healthcare Facilities in Southern Kaduna

A United States-based humanitarian organization, Project C.U.R.E., has begun an on-the-spot evaluation of selected public health facilities in Southern Kaduna, Nigeria. The assessment is being conducted at the invitation of Senator Sunday Katung, who represents the Kaduna South Senatorial District.

The visiting delegation, led by U.S.-registered nurse Rose Polycarp, aims to evaluate healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in the region. The team has already inspected Kagarko General Hospital, Kachia General Hospital, and General Hospital, Gwantu. Further visits are scheduled for General Hospital, Zonkwa, and Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Hospital in Kafanchan.

Senator Katung described the assessment as a critical step in understanding the true condition of local healthcare facilities and identifying areas needing urgent intervention. For years, major public hospitals in the area have faced significant neglect, marked by dilapidated infrastructure, a shortage of modern equipment, and poor working conditions for staff.

These facilities serve as crucial referral centers for surrounding rural communities but have been constrained by aging structures, limited diagnostic capacity, and irregular supplies of essential medical items. This situation has often led to delayed treatments, overcrowding, and preventable health complications.

“Our objective is to ensure that our hospitals are not only functional but adequately equipped to meet the healthcare needs of our people,” Katung stated. He emphasized that quality healthcare should be a basic right for every resident.

Project C.U.R.E., known for supplying medical equipment and supporting healthcare systems worldwide, is partnering on this initiative. The senator noted that the findings from the assessment will guide targeted interventions to bridge existing gaps.

He added that the effort complements the healthcare improvement programs of Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and aligns with the broader national health priorities of the federal government. Katung expressed appreciation for the organization’s commitment, calling it a significant step toward reversing years of underinvestment in the region’s health sector.