KANO DMCSA BULLETIN

By Farouk Isa Musa  As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) operations in Kano State, the Medipool team has, on Thursday, paid a strategic visit to Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA). Speaking during the meeting, Kafayat Babalola, the Medipool Project Lead, said the visit is aimed to gain first-hand insight into DMCSA’s DRF management processes, including procurement, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and financial sustainability mechanisms, adding that the engagement forms part of Medipool’s broader mandate to support efficient, transparent, and sustainable supply chain systems for essential medicines and medical consumables. Babalola also emphasized the importance of strong DRF systems in ensuring uninterrupted availability of qualitative medicines at public health facilities. She further noted that lessons learned from Kano State would inform future technical support, collaboration, and system optimization i...

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Director General, Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule, has formally resigned his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),  reaffirming his unwavering loyalty and commitment to the leadership of Kano State Governor, His Excellency Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf.  Pharm. Gali Sule's resignation from the NNPP follows Governor Yusuf's earlier resignation from the party. In a statement issued on Saturday, Pharm. Gali Sule said his decision to part ways with the NNPP was born out of desire to continue serving the people of Kano State effectively. The DG further emphasized that his loyalty to Governor Yusuf is rooted in shared-values of good governance, people-oriented policies, and sustainable development, noting that these principles will continue to guide his public service “My resignation from the NNPP is a  decision taken in good faith and in the overall interest of my se...

By Farouk Isa Musa  As part of sustained efforts to strengthen disease prevention, testing, treatment, and care services, the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) has distributed HIV, Syphilis, and Viral Hepatitis rapid test kits, essential drugs, and medical consumables valued at ₦282 million to health facilities across the state. The distribution exercise, held on Wednesday at SACA premises, underscores the commitment of the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to improving access to quality healthcare services, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. The commodities were procured to support early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and effective case management at primary, secondary, and tertiary health facilities. Flagging-off the distribution of the commodities, the Commissioner State Ministry of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf said the intervention is ...

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has successfully paid over N1.13 billion out of N1.17 billion inherited debt. The Director General of DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule disclosed this while speaking during the Fourth Quarter (Q4) 2025 Quarterly Review Meeting, describing the achievement as a major step toward restoring financial stability at the agency and improving healthcare delivery in the state. "I am happy to inform this meeting that out of N1.178 billion inherited debt, the agency has paid N1.132 billion,. The remaining outstanding balance is N46 million," he said.. Pharm. Gali Sule emphasized that the clearance of the inherited liabilities reflects the agency’s commitment to prudent financial management, transparency, and accountability. He added that the achievement was made possible through strategic planning, effective stakeholder engagement, and strict adherence to debt sustainability frameworks. The Director ...

By Farouk Isa Musa   In a benevolent gesture, the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has donated drugs valued at ₦1.6 million to the Kano Science Schools Students Association (KASSOSA) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in celebration of the birthday of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Presented by the Director General of the Agency Pharm. Gali Sule on behalf of the Agency, the donation underscores DMCSA’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and supporting education across the state. The gesture also reflects the Governor’s people-centered leadership and enduring investment in health, education, and social welfare. Speaking during the presentation, Pharm. Gali Sule noted that the donation was inspired by Governor Yusuf’s vision for accessible and affordable healthcare for all residents of Kano State.  “This initiative is our modest way of celebrating His Excellency’s birthday by giving back to ins...

By Farouk Isa Musa  In a landmark move to restrengthen the health sector through strategic funding, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has disbursed over N2 billion to healthcare facilities, health institutions, as well as health parastatals for some 90 interventions in the year 2025. The Executive Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen made this known while speaking during the Beneficiaries' Performance Review Meeting organized by the Agency and held, Tuesday, at Comfort Hub Hotel in the metropolis. According to her, the major interventions funded by KHETFUND include the procurement of hospital equipment, constructions and renovations of key infrastructures, payment of accreditation and qualifying examinations, solar power installation, among others. "It is imperative to know that from January-December 2025, the Agency was able to disbursed the sum of N2,027,731,888.89 for 90 interventions to the beneficiaries. This reflects the Agency’s contin...