Takum (Taraba) – Gov. Darius Ishaku of
Taraba, has warned residents of the state to be
wary of the activities of unscrupulous medicine
dealers, who sell fake drugs, thereby,
endangering the health of the people.
Ishaku gave the warning on Tuesday in Takum,
while addressing some groups of people as part
of Sallah celebration.
The governor, who decried the activities of fake
medicine dealers, said government had taken
steps to secure public health through what he
described as a ‘Revolving Drugs Scheme.’
According to him, through the scheme,
government had procured drugs, which were
being sold at affordable prices across various
public health facilities in the state.
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Ishaku appealed to the people to embrace his
revitalised drugs revolving scheme for effective
health care delivery in the state.
The governor solicited the support of the people
to enable him serve them better. (NAN)