The Yobe State Government is taking steps to improve healthcare, especially in the area of heart-related illnesses.

During a meeting with international health experts and local stakeholders, the government shared its plan to upgrade medical imaging services. This is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare in the state.

Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, said heart diseases remain one of the top health challenges in the region. He stressed the importance of building stronger capacity in areas such as cardiac MRI and kidney imaging.

Yobe already has one of the best imaging facilities in the Northeast, and the government wants to go even further by becoming a center for medical innovation and health tourism.

The state also promised continued support for health research and training, especially those that involve international partnerships and long-term infrastructure growth.

This effort is expected to help in early detection and treatment of serious illnesses, improving the overall health of people in Yobe.