By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), through the Jewel Environmental Initiative, has undertaken a series of environmental and healthcare support activities at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kumo.
The activities, which included tree planting, drainage clearance and the donation of hospital consumables, were aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, improving the Centre’s surroundings and supporting healthcare service delivery.
Representing the Medical Director of FMC Kumo, the Director of Clinical Services & Training of the hospital, Dr. Nuhu Ardo Kumo, formally flagged off the tree-planting exercise by planting the first tree at the Centre. He was joined by the Head of Nursing Services, Alhaji Abdulkadir Bala Minjibir.
The tree-planting campaign is part of efforts to promote a greener and healthier environment while contributing to broader initiatives aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change and strengthening environmental resilience.
As part of the environmental intervention, the team also carried out drainage clearance within the Centre, helping to improve drainage channels, reduce the risk of stagnant water and enhance the overall cleanliness and environmental condition of the hospital.
In support of healthcare delivery, ACReSAL, through the Jewel Environmental Initiative, also donated hospital consumables, including surgical gloves, to FMC Kumo.
Speaking on behalf of the Medical Director, Dr. Nuhu Ardo Kumo expressed appreciation to ACReSAL and the Jewel Environmental Initiative for the intervention and their commitment to supporting both environmental protection and healthcare institutions.
He commended the organisations for choosing FMC Kumo for the initiative, noting that the tree planting and drainage clearance would contribute to a cleaner, safer and more conducive environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Dr. Ardo also appreciated the donation of hospital consumables, describing the gesture as a valuable contribution to the Centre’s efforts to provide quality healthcare services to the people.
The intervention underscores the importance of collaboration between government-supported environmental programmes, civil society organisations and healthcare institutions in promoting environmental sustainability and improving the wellbeing of communities.
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