NEWSDAILYNIGERIA: The Governor of Kaduna State,Senator Uba Sani has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the quality of health care in the improved Primary Healthcare Centres across Kaduna State. While other centres are to be upgraded to increase accessibility, decrease travel time to these facilities and reduce overcrowding in densely populated centres.

A Statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, on Wednesday, said, additionally, fifteen percent of the state’s annual budget will be allocated to the provision of healthcare services to the people of Kaduna state .

Governor Sani disclosed these interventions while hosting a delegation from the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, represented by the Emir of Argungu, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), World Health Organization(WHO),UNICEF and other key stakeholders at the Government House,Kaduna.

The delegation was in Kaduna as part of an advocacy visit to discuss critical matters concerning public health and primary healthcare in Kaduna State.

In his remarks Governor Sani disclosed some health statistics that needed urgent interventions such as the neo-natal mortality rates and the outbreak of diseases like diphtheria,measles and polio.

“The government will control and prevent these viruses, by improving the health indices in the State and strengthening primary healthcare centers. Additionally,the Kaduna State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme has embarked on a massive enrollment drive to get more residents to access healthcare services at subsidized rates”

In his response Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director/CEO of NPHCDA, lauded the Governor for his inclusive policies targeting the most vulnerable groups and ensuring they are covered by primary healthcare.
He added that the NPHCDA as an agency is also collaborating with traditional institutions to ensure universal health coverage.

See also  Alleged Hate Speech : Waziri Kumo Exonerates Babachir, Insists Audio Handiwork Of Detractors

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, represented by the Emir of Argungu, informed the Kaduna State Government about the resolutions of the Northern Traditional Rulers regarding tackling polio. He added that it was resolved that the focus must be on mobilization and ensuring accountability in the fight against the virus.

Finally, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, the WHO Country Representative, praised the Kaduna State Government for utilizing drones to deliver medication to remote areas within the state. He further recommended that the state government should continue with the Contributory Healthcare Scheme registration drive to maintain inclusiveness, as demonstrated by the Governor’s recently signed Law to Make Provisions for Public Health in the State and Other Related Purposes 2023.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here