The healthcare system in Fika, Yobe state, is reportedly on the brink of collapse as the Lewe Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) has fallen into a state of extreme decay, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic medical services.
Once a vital lifeline for the community, the facility is now being described as a ghost house that poses a significant danger to those seeking care. Despite the structural hazards and a total lack of resources, locals continue to visit the center due to a lack of alternatives, sparking urgent calls for government intervention.
A Facility in Ruins
Investigations into the Lewe PHC reveal a harrowing environment for both patients and the few remaining personnel. The building is currently in a dangerously dilapidated state, characterized by crumbling walls and unsafe roofing.
More concerning is the total absence of essential medical infrastructure. The facility reportedly operates with no hospital beds for patient admission, zero medical equipment or diagnostic tools, no functional laboratory for testing, and a critical shortage of medical staff to handle emergencies.
Calls for Urgent Intervention
Public accountability organization Tracka has raised a formal alarm, calling on the Yobe State Government and federal health agencies to take immediate action before the situation results in avoidable loss of life.
“The facility is in a dangerously dilapidated state, unsafe, with no beds, medical equipment, laboratory, or medical staff. Despite this, residents still rely on it for treatment, putting lives at risk and limiting access to proper treatment,” as posted on X.
Demands for Reconstruction
The advocacy group has directed an urgent plea to Governor Mai Mala Buni, as well as federal lawmakers representing the region, including Senator Ibrahim Muhammad Bomai, Hon. Mohammed Buba Jajere, and Hon. Audu Bukar Gadaka.
The community is demanding that the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) prioritize the immediate reconstruction and re-equipping of the Lewe PHC. Stakeholders maintain that quality healthcare is non-negotiable and that the current state of the clinic represents a violation of the residents’ fundamental right to health.
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