Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called for a concerted and holistic revitalisation of the health sector, expressing his passionate vision to establish a world-class teaching hospital that would place the state on the global map of medical excellence.
Mutfwang made this known during a State Engagement on Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) for Resource Mapping and Mobilisation for the 2026 State Annual Operational Plan (AOP), held at the New Government House in Rayfield, Jos.
The event, organised by the Plateau State Ministry of Health, brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, development partners and community leaders to explore innovative strategies for financing and sustaining health services in the state.
Speaking on the urgency of the project, Mutfwang lamented the chronic underfunding of the health and education sectors, despite their pivotal roles in human capital development.
“Two sectors have frustrated me the most: health and education. The dreams I have for them are huge, but I’m frustrated because I don’t have the resources,” he stated.
He emphasised the foundational role of health in all facets of governance and development, saying,
“Health is central to agriculture, central to education, central to productivity. It is the center of our existence. Without a healthy body and mind, there’s no function we can perform in society.”
While lamenting the dilapidated health infrastructure across the state, the governor reiterated his commitment to transforming the system, beginning with full utilisation of the over 1,250 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) scattered across Plateau State.
He also unveiled a vision for a Plateau State Teaching Hospital that would rival top-tier medical institutions across the globe.
“Our dream is to build a Plateau State Teaching Hospital that will not only serve our people but become a global center of excellence. We are looking at medical tourism. But to build that, we need at least $100 million. I don’t know where the money will come from, but I trust God we will get it,” he said.
Governor Mutfwang also cited progress already made in the health sector, including the upgrade of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital which has expanded from two to six departments and now has a modern, well-equipped laboratory.
