Bauchi Inaugurates N625m Medical Equipment to Reduce Maternal, Child Mortality
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has commissioned 20 digital 4D ultrasound machines and 73 anti-shock garments worth N625 million for distribution to health facilities across the state.
The Bauchi State Government has recently inaugurated 20 digital 4D ultrasound machines and 73 anti-shock garments, valued at N625 million, to enhance maternal and child healthcare across the state. The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Awwal Jatau, emphasized that these facilities will bolster healthcare standards for women and children, underscoring the administration's dedication to quality care delivery.
The equipment, acquired under the World Bank-supported IMPACT project in 2025, encountered distribution delays due to logistical issues, which have now been addressed, according to the State Primary Healthcare Board's Executive Chairman, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed.
The 20 multifunctional 4D machines, costing N600 million, will be distributed to the 20 General Hospitals in the state. These sophisticated devices can conduct a wide range of scans, including obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, Doppler, and echocardiography examinations, providing 360-degree imaging for more precise diagnoses. Meanwhile, the 73 anti-shock garments, valued at N25 million, will be allocated to high-volume primary healthcare centers to provide temporary relief for postpartum hemorrhage and prevent shock until patients can be referred to higher-level facilities.
Dr. Adamu Mohammed, the Project Focal Person, revealed that the project aims to offer complimentary scans to approximately 30,000 pregnant women within the next three months.
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