Katung Partners US-based NGO, Secures N6.8bn Medical Equipment for Kaduna South Hospitals

John Shiklam in Kaduna

The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District,  Sunday Katung, has secured a partnership with a United States-based humanitarian organisation, Project CURE, to supply medical equipment valued at over N6.8 billion to 10 general hospitals across the district.

Katung disclosed this in an interview with journalists after conducting a needs assessment tour of five of the  general hospitals in Kagarko, Kachia, Sanga, Kafanchan, and Zonkwa.

He said the intervention was aimed at addressing critical gaps in healthcare infrastructure and improved service delivery in public hospitals.

He noted,  “For too long, our general hospitals have struggled with obsolete or inadequate equipment.

“This partnership is part of our deliberate effort to reverse that trend and ensure that our people receive quality healthcare closer to home.”

The senator explained the five hospitals assessed would serve as reference facilities for the remaining hospitals.

He added that following a review meeting, Project CURE agreed to increase the number of containers to at least 11 to meet the demand across the 10 hospitals.

“We are not just donating equipment; we are ensuring that what is supplied meets the specific needs of each hospital.

“That is why this assessment is critical. We want functional equipment that will directly impact patient care,” he added.

He described the partnership as a long-term commitment rather than a one-off intervention.

“This is a five-year partnership. It guarantees continuity, monitoring, and sustainability.

“Our goal is to build a healthcare system that our people can trust and rely on,” the senator stated.

Also speaking, the Team Lead of Project CURE, Ms. Rose Polycarp said the equipment would be delivered within three to six months.

She commended the senator for facilitating the collaboration and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare development in the district.

According to her, each container contains medical equipment valued at $500,000, adding that the organisation will  bring a minimum of five containers with a combined value of $2.5 million.

Also commenting on the project, the Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area,  Peter Dogara, described the initiative as timely and impactful.

“This intervention is coming at a very crucial time. Our hospitals have dedicated health workers, but they are limited by inadequate equipment.

“With this support, we are confident that service delivery will improve significantly,” he said.