As many communities in Nigeria still struggle with access to basic healthcare, Gombe State under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is scripting a remarkable success story, one that deserves national attention.
Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), once defined by dilapidated buildings, empty shelves, and disheartened patients, are now experiencing a powerful resurgence. These facilities are being renovated, re-equipped, and revitalized not as political showcases, but as part of a well-structured and far-reaching strategy to bring quality healthcare closer to the people.
From the newly refurbished PHC in Dadiya, Balanga LGA, now a beacon of hope, to Tula-Yiri in Kaltungo, where access to healthcare is no longer a luxury but a given, the transformation is real and visible. These are no longer abandoned structures—they are now functional centers offering antenatal services, immunizations, malaria treatment, and other essential health interventions.
Importantly, this is not an isolated effort. Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s administration is implementing a comprehensive revitalization programme targeting over 200 PHCs across all 114 wards in the state. The goal is both simple and ambitious: to ensure that no ward is left behind, and that every resident, no matter how remote their location, has access to quality primary healthcare.
This initiative is a key component of the Governor’s broader vision for human capital development. It aligns with reforms under the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), enhancements to the State Drug Management Agency (GODMA), and ongoing investments in training and deploying healthcare workers to where they are most needed.
The results are already speaking for themselves. For many communities, these revitalized health centers are restoring not only health services but also dignity to rural healthcare delivery. The work is visible, continuous, and deeply valued by those it serves.
In Gombe State, the saying “health is wealth” is no longer just a slogan. It is becoming a policy, a priority, and most importantly a lived experience.
The journey is still ongoing, but Gombe’s example already proves what is possible when vision is backed by political will and meaningful action. Here, healthcare is being recognized not as a privilege, but as a fundamental right delivered, one community at a time.
