{
  "id": 12130073,
  "title": "Activist questions Taraba Govt over lack of functional MRI, CT scan facilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/activist-questions-taraba-govt-over-lack-of-functional-mri-ct-scan",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/05/activist-questions-taraba-govt-over-lack-of-functional-mri-ct-scan-facilities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taraba State is facing criticism from activist Abdulmumin Imam for its inadequate healthcare infrastructure, particularly the absence of operational Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, and Computed Tomography, CT, scan facilities. In a statement titled \"Governor Kefas, For How Long?\", Imam questioned why the state, comprising 16 local government areas, does not have accessible MRI and CT scan machines for residents. The lack of these advanced diagnostic services, according to Imam, puts ordinary residents at a disadvantage, often forcing them to travel outside the state for specialized care. He alleged that political officials and government personnel have access to these medical facilities while the general public does not. Imam cited a recent incident where a patient died while being transported to Yola, in Adamawa State, for a CT scan. He argued that the situation necessitates the state government to reevaluate its healthcare priorities and invest in modern diagnostic equipment. Such improvements, Imam suggested, could enhance healthcare access, potentially save lives, and generate revenue for the state through diagnostic services. He posed a rhetorical question to Governor Kefas: \"Why can’t Taraba have them?\" Imam called for immediate investment in healthcare infrastructure and better access to advanced diagnostic services across the state.",
  "summary": "A Taraba State-based activist, Abdulmumin Imam, has criticised the state government over what he described as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, particularly the alleged lack of functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, and Computed Tomography, CT, scan facilities in the state. Imam raised the concern on Monday in a statement titled, “Governor Kefas, For How Long?”, questioning why […]…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}