The Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Gembu, Taraba State.
The bill, which was passed on Wednesday, is sponsored by Senator Haruna Manu, representing Taraba Central Senatorial District.
The bill seeks to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022, to establish additional federal medical centres in the country.
This marks a major legislative milestone for Taraba State and the entire North East geo-political zone.
Sen. Manu described the passage of the bill as a breakthrough for a region that has long suffered poor access to quality medicare.
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He explained that the people of Gembu and surrounding communities are forced to travel to Jalingo, Yola, Gombe, or even Cameroon for advanced medical services, leading to financial strain and high mortality rates due to delays.
However, he said with this development, medicare is now within the reach for the people of Taraba Central Senatorial District.
Sen. Manu hailed his colleagues for their support in the passage of the bill.
The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for concurrence before being transmitted to the president for assent.
