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| Gwamna Awan General Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Kakuri, Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public |
| Type | General |
| Affiliated university | Kaduna State Ministry of Health |
| Services | |
| Beds | 120 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1979 |
| Links | |
| Website | Medpages listing |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Gwamna Awan General Hospital is a public secondary healthcare facility located in Kakuri, Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is one of the oldest and most prominent hospitals in Southern Kaduna, providing essential health services to thousands of residents annually.[1]
History
The hospital was established in 1979 and named after Dr. Gwamna Awan , a respected traditional leader and advocate for public health in Northern Nigeria. Over the decades, the hospital has grown from a modest clinic into a full-fledged general hospital serving the Kakuri industrial district and surrounding communities.[2]
Facilities
Gwamna Awan General Hospital is equipped with:
- 120-bed capacity
- Emergency department
- Operating theatre
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
- Pharmacy
- Maternity ward
- Pediatric unit
- Outpatient department
- Wheelchair accessibility[3]
Services
The hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including:
- General Medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Family Planning
- Immunization
- HIV/AIDS counseling and testing
- Health education and outreach programs[1]
Community Impact
In November 2019, Nigerian Breweries Plc partnered with Gwamna Awan General Hospital to raise awareness about breast cancer and announced plans to build an emergency unit dedicated to cancer care. The initiative included free screenings for over 300 women from surrounding communities and was praised by hospital leadership for its impact on early detection and public health education.[4]
Challenges
In July 2025, the hospital was affected by a nationwide strike by nurses and midwives, which disrupted services and left patients stranded. Despite the challenges, medical students and senior staff stepped in to maintain critical operations.[5]
Location
Gwamna Awan General Hospital is located at Block 4, Lafia Road, Kakuri, Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It is situated in the heart of Kaduna's industrial zone and serves both urban and peri-urban populations.[3]
Leadership
The hospital is managed by the Kaduna State Ministry of Health. As of 2025, the Acting Medical Director is Dr. Maryam Dangaru.[4]
See also
- Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital
- Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital
- Healthcare in Nigeria
References
- ^ a b Medpages. Gwamna Awan General Hospital. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ Emmason247. Comprehensive List Of Top 10 Hospitals In Kaduna State. Published 5 January 2024.
- ^ a b Cybo. Gwamna Awan General Hospital Kakuri. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ a b Blueprint Newspapers. NB Plc to Build Emergency Unit in Gwamna Awan Hospital. Published 4 November 2019.
- ^ Leadership News. Patients Stranded As Nurses, Midwives’ Strike Hits Hospitals Nationwide. Published 30 July 2025.
External links
- Hospitals in Nigeria
- Kaduna State
- 1979 establishments in Nigeria