By Esther Omoye

To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre, SDC, under construction, the Dangote Foundation has spent N200 million to renovate some sections of the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, Kano State.

The 900-bed capacity hospital, reputed for highest number of in-patients in sub-Saharan Africa, has been lacking facilities that may detract from the new SDC being built by the Foundation, hence the decision to renovate the auxiliary facilities.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote

The Foundation, whose Chairman is from the state, said it is committed to its timely completion. It handed over to the hospital management a renovated maternity ward, two ultra-modern maternity laboratories, upgraded water supply system Eclampsia ward, theatre and improved sanitary environment befitting of a specialist hospital.

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by his daughter, Hajiya Fatima Dangote, explained that the provision of the health care facilities was in line with the focus of the Foundation to contribute to improved health care service delivery in the country.

Kano State governor, represented by his deputy, Hafis Abubakar, expressed gratitude to Dangote Foundation for coming to the aid of the state in the provision of health care.