Jibril Abdu Zaria
The management of the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika, Zaria, has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that it diverted funds meant for cancer patients under the Federal Government’s support programme.
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Chief Medical Advisory Committee CMAC of the hospital, Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria, dismissed the allegation in an interview with journalists in Zaria.
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria said the funds for cancer care are not funds directly utilized by the hospital management, but are given to cancer patients – women suffering from breast and cervical cancers and men suffering from prostate cancer.
He added that there is a unit that screens cancer patients and identifies those who cannot afford treatment.
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Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria further stated that officials of the Cancer Health Fund based in Abuja had visited the hospital on an oversight tour and commended the judicious utilization of the funds for cancer patients.
He reiterated the commitment of the hospital management to continue working to protect the image and integrity of the hospital.
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria said the current leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Professor Ahmed Umdagas, has brought development to all sections of the hospital.
He added that this includes provision of water for hospital operations and improvement of sanitation services.
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Professor Muhammad Ibrahim Zaria advised the public to always seek clarification before spreading unverified information, and to avoid disseminating reports without evidence.
He said the doors of the hospital management are always open for enquiries regarding the activities of the hospital.