Danshirk diagnostic centre

30/05/2026

Felicitations to His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for three years in office. From Dr. Cletus Bako Shurkuk, Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation. Congratulations. L

29/05/2026

05/04/2026

CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS IN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA.mp4

23/11/2025

The Desire For Quality Diagnostics.

Check out the impressive setup at our reliable partner's laboratory. This image showcases our cutting-edge diagnostic equipment in practical use, underscoring our commitment to high-quality, reliable results in specialized fields.
Featured Equipment:
•The Realy RL-C2000 CLIA System.
•The Agile S30 3-Part Hematology Analyzer.

These instruments are crucial for the demanding needs of the Fertility & Andrology Clinic supplies by Danshirk Diagnostic Centre providing the precision necessary for hormone profiling (CLIA) and essential blood count analysis (Hematology) that directly impact patient care and treatment success.
Our technology ensures Danshirk team has the tools for superior diagnostic accuracy.
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18/10/2025

*HON. COMMISSIONER FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION*

18th October, 2025

In a bid to deepen collaboration and drive innovation-led growth, the Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Plateau State, Hon. *Dr. Cletus Shurkuk Bako* held a strategic meeting with Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, the Permanent Secretary, and other Directors of the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Abuja.

The high-level meeting focused on fostering strong institutional collaboration between the State and the Federal Ministry towards the successful hosting of the forthcoming Plateau State Festival of Science, Technology, and Innovation to promote creativity, research, and technological advancement across the State and the country at large.

The discussions also covered the State’s planned participation in the 2025 *World Science Day for Peace and Development* , slated for November, as well as preparations for the 2026 International Junior Science Olympiad, where Plateau State is poised to make a notable impact.

Speaking after the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Plateau State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, the executive Governor of plateau state, promoting innovation, supporting scientific research, and empowering the youth through technology and discovery.

He emphasized that science, technology, and innovation remain pivotal drivers of socio-economic transformation and sustainable development — key priorities in the State’s vision of building a prosperous, knowledge-based society.

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22/10/2024

NATIONAL LEPROSY & TB CONTROL UNIT WITH STATE TEAM VISITS COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH , DISCUSSES CHALLENGES

_21st October, 2024_

A team from the National Leprosy & TB Control Unit along with Plateau State team met with the Plateau State Commissioner for Health to discuss their routine supervision of the state's health facilities. During the meeting , the team pointed out some of the challenges faced in the fight against TB and other health issues within the state.

The Commissioner thanked the team for visit, and also responded to the challenges raised by the team, he also used the opportunity to announce the government's plans to address the manpower shortage in the health sector. He revealed that the government is currently working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with local governments to select and train nurses from each political ward. These nurses will then serve their respective local governments for an agreed period, contributing to the overall improvement of healthcare services in the state.

This initiative aligns with Governor Mutfwang's recent decision leading to the recall of retired doctors to service, who are currently working with the Secondary health institutions in the state. The Governor's move is aimed at mitigating the effects of the "JAPPA Syndrome," which has led to a significant shortage of healthcare professionals not only in Plateau but in Nigeria.

The meeting between the National Leprosy & TB Control Unit and the Plateau State Commissioner for Health reflect the Time is Now Administration's commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state and addressing the challenges faced by the health sector.

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01/10/2024

INDEPENDENCE GOODWILL MESSAGE
The plateau state commissioner of health Dr Cletus Bako Shurkuk, on behalf of management and the entire staff of the ministry facilitate with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Arm Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCF; the vice President, Kashim Shetima GCON; the Senate President, Rt. Hon. Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker House of representatives Rt. Hon. Tajuden Abbas; and all members of the National Assembly.
Special felicitation to His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, the Executive Governor of Plateau State; the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo; the speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan and all members of the State House of Assembly; the Chief Judge of Plateau State, His Lordship, Justice David Mang; the Chairman Plateau State Traditional Council, His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba; members of the State Executive Council; the political class and indeed the entire citizens of Plateau State.

Your Excellency, as we celebrate the nation at 64th , we make it bold to say ,you have been impacting positively on the peace, security and good governance, facilitating meaningful projects especially in the health sector which has impacted the well-being of the people of Plateau.

The ministry is committed to work towards ensuring they deliver quality healthcare services for the growth and development of state

Happy independence anniversary Nigeria

Sign: Hon. Commissioner Dr Cletus Bako Shurkuk
Plateau State ministry of health.

23/09/2024

*HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH WAS AT THE A360 AMPLIFY NATIONAL SUBMIT LAGOS.*
_Advancing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health_

Honourable Commissioner of Health Plateau State, Dr. Shurkuk Cletus Bako, participated as a panelist at the Adolescent 360 Amplify National Pause and Reflect Summit held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The summit addressed critical issues such as collaboration with young people and government health systems to improve access to modern contraception for adolescent girls, engaging husbands in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) messaging, and empowering girls economically. Other topics included training for youth-friendly healthcare providers and offering comprehensive counseling on contraceptive use.

Organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), the event aimed to build political commitment for integrating A360’s impactful solutions into state systems for sustainable ASRH programming. The current phase of the A360 project emphasizes institutionalization, ensuring lessons learned are fully integrated into state health frameworks, which is vital for ongoing support of ASRH in Nigeria.

Stakeholders at the event included the Permanent Secretary of FMOH, Honourable Commissioners of Health, Women Affairs, Youth and Sports, Executive Secretaries of State Primary Health Care Boards, and Traditional Rulers. Partners such as Plan International, FP2030, and The Challenge Initiative (TCI) also attended.

The summit provided a platform to align state and national priorities with the evolving health policy landscape, particularly the Nigerian government’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme (NHSRIP). It fostered meaningful conversations about the A360 project’s achievements in increasing contraceptive access among married adolescent girls, supporting Nigeria’s goal to enhance the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate.

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