Patients decry staff shortage at Gombe hospital

Patients and their families are traveling long distances across the North-East to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital for mental health treatment, citing quality care and experienced specialists. However, healthcare workers warn that the increasing number of patients is straining the hospital's limited manpower and infrastructure. One patient's wife, Zulaihat Sa'ad, traveled from Taraba State after her husband developed a severe mental health condition, and noted his remarkable improvement after nine days of admission. The situation highlights the challenges faced by the facility in meeting the growing demand.

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