CMD Orders Destruction of Expired Drugs Worth N200m in Benue

 Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi

The Newly appointed Chief Medical Director of Benue Teaching Hospital BSUT Dr Stephen Hwande has ordered the destruction which resulted in the burning of expired drugs estimated at N200m.

The drugs and other assorted equipment were set ablaze at the instance of the directives of the newly appointed Chief executive beside the premises of the hospital. On Friday in Makurdi, Benue State.

He explained that the immediate past leadership led by Dr Terlumun Swende had a pharmacy centre within but preferred to patronise outsiders.

Dr Hwande further expressed the determination to ensure quality healthcare delivery.

According to him, efforts would be intensified for excellent services for the benefit of mankind.

” I will implore all machinery to improve the facilities on the ground for ultimate use and give face-lift towards enhancing development in the State.

It could be recalled the dilapidated structure under former leadership, the new administration pledged to give a face-lift to enhance the environment.