The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung seeking to establish a Federal Teaching Hospital in Manchok, Kaduna State, bringing the proposed healthcare facility one step closer to reality. The development is expected to be significant for residents of Southern Kaduna and surrounding communities, particularly in improving access to healthcare services and medical training. Senate Approves Teaching Hospital Bill The bill was passed on Wednesday after the Senate considered a report presented by Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central on behalf of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). The committee, chaired by Senator Banigo Ipalibo Harry, reportedly examined the provisions of the bill, consulted legal drafting experts and scrutinised the proposal clause by clause before recommending its passage. Following consideration at the Committee of the Whole, the lawmakers approved the relevant clauses and passed the bill. Senate Presiden...
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