The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to close all Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) on the day of the proposed nationwide anti-government protest.
The disclosure was made by Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board, at a media engagement event in Bauchi on Tuesday.
According to him, the decision was made to protect the lives of healthcare staff and patients from potential security threats.
He stated that security reports indicated that PHCs may be targeted during the protest, and the government is not willing to risk the lives of staff and patients.
“Normal services will resume after the protest concludes. The board has informed security agencies to protect healthcare facilities across the state,” he added.
Folarin Kehinde is an Abuja-based journalist with over 5 years of experience in journalism. His work has earned him national and international recognition across various beats, including environment, health and politics.
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