By Muhammad Amaan
Gombe State Government has hosted the “Gombe Health Summit 2025,” where it brought together key stakeholders to evaluate accomplishments, address persistent challenges, and define the future of health delivery for its citizens.
The summit, themed “Transforming the Health System in Gombe State, Accomplishments, Challenges, and the Next Frontier,” underscores the state position as a leader in implementing bold health reforms amidst a national push to find sustainable solutions for primary healthcare delivery.
The event featured high level presentations from national and state leaders.
The Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, set the national context, highlighting how the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda is spearheading the revitalization of Primary Health Care PHC and fostering innovation across the health sector.
In his speech, Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya detailed Gombe transformative journey.
He outlined a series of strategic reforms that have already reshaped the state health landscape.
According to him, the introduction of a biometric verification system has effectively curbed the issue of ghost workers, freeing up resources for tangible services.
“To strengthen our commitment to the welfare of health workers, I am pleased to announce the immediate approval for the full implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure CONMESS and Consolidated Health Salary Structure CONHESS, effective October 2025,” Governor Yahaya declared.
Health Reporters Newspaper reports that the approval of the new salary structure is expected to significantly boost morale, attract, and retain skilled medical professionals in the state.
In her remark, the Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the critical importance of healthcare, saying that health is no longer a choice but a necessity.
She commended the Gombe State Government for its bold investments, citing its comprehensive approach to PHC revitalization, nutrition, and health worker welfare as a model worthy of emulation by other states in the federation.
On the first day of the summit, Senator Remi Tinubu commissioned a series of historic projects executed by Governor Yahaya administration.
The new projects include a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kumo, a major tertiary facility set to expand access to specialized care, a new School of Nursing and Midwifery, aimed at bolstering the pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals and A state of the art Women and Child Hospital, dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of the state youngest population.
Health Reporters Newspaper reports that the Gombe Health Summit 2025 has served as a platform to celebrate the state’s significant achievements in the health sector and also solidified a collective commitment from government, development partners, and health professionals to navigate the challenges, ensuring that quality healthcare becomes a guaranteed reality for every resident of Gombe State.
