Senator Sunday Katung, representing the Kaduna South Senatorial District, announced a new partnership with the US-based humanitarian organization Project CURE to supply $500,000 worth of medical equipment to ten general hospitals across his district. This initiative comes after a thorough needs assessment tour of five hospitals, highlighting the lack of adequate and modern medical facilities in the region. Senator Katung emphasized that the project is aimed at addressing critical gaps in the healthcare infrastructure currently facing the public hospitals.

During his visit to the assessed hospitals, Katung expressed concern over the long-standing challenges that these hospitals face, particularly with outdated equipment that hampers effective healthcare delivery. He stressed that this partnership is a deliberate effort to reverse the trend of inadequate healthcare services and to ensure that the residents receive quality medical attention closer to their homes. The senator's commitment to this cause reflects his dedication to improving health outcomes for the communities he serves.

The initiative is expected to significantly impact the quality of healthcare in Kaduna South, fostering better patient care and treatment options available to the local population. By establishing these hospitals as reference facilities, the partnership aims not only to enhance immediate healthcare delivery but also to set a standard for the remaining five hospitals that will benefit from this significant investment.