Eid el-Kabir: Imbibe the Culture of Sacrifice, Forbearance — Pharm Gali Sule Charge Muslims

By Farouk Isa Musa 

Muslims in the state have been called upon to inculcate the lessons that Eid el-Adha teaches, as a religious celebration that symbolizes piety, perpetual sober reflection, and submission to the will of Allah.

Pharm. Gali Sule, the Director General Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, made the call in his Sallah message to the teeming Muslim faithful.

The DG further pointed out that the major lessons of this noble and sacred festivity include commitment, hope, and strong faith in Almighty Allah, as contained in a statement issued by Farouk Isa Musa, the Public Relations Officer of the agency.

"The lessons of this important festivity are far beyond the slaughtering of rams, cows, camels, and goats. The essence of the sacrifice is to reinforce the virtues of faith and trust in Almighty Allah," the statement revealed.

Pharm. Sule then felicitated with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Muslim adherents on this special occasion.

"On behalf of the Management and the entire staff of DMCSA, I would like to felicitate with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf; his deputy, Comd. Aminu Abdussalam; the National Leader of NNPP, Sen. (Dr.) Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and the entire Muslims on this important and memorable occasion."

The DG finally prayed for sustainable peace and progress in the state and the country at large.

Photospeaks: DG Kano DMCSA Storms SPHCMB Workshop in Kaduna

By Farouk Musa Isa 

The Director General Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule FPSN has attended a 3-Day Workshop on LGA Primary Health Care Coordinators Orientation on PHC Programmes.

Slated for Sunday 9th - Tuesday 11th June, and taking place in Kaduna, the workshop was organized by Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board and supported by the SSHCSS Committee and FCDO Lafiya Program.

Kano State DMCSA is Digitally Social

By Farouk Musa Isa

To boost information dissemination, Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency has rolled out social media platforms.

Below are the official social media platforms of the agency, which include X (Twitter) handle, Facebook page, and WhatsApp channel and the phone number, in addition to official online newspaper, KANO DMCSA BULLETIN.

Notable Achievements of Kano Gov. at DMCSA

By Farouk Isa Musa

Here, we compiled and brought to you the major achievements, in terms of policies projects, and programs, recorded by Kano State Executive Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf at Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, in one year from 29th May, 2023 – 29th May 2024.

The successes recorded, undoubtedly, became realistic due to the hard work and examplary leadership of Pharm. Gali Sule FPSN, the Director General of the organization.

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1. IMPROVED PROCUREMENT: The Agency was able to conduct tender for 2024 procurement, where 103 pharmaceutical companies and suppliers bought the Standard Bidding Document (SBD).

There was an appreciable increase in turnover as a result of the tender, as the sum of 124 million Naira (or 5%) was obtained from the exercise as a total saving. This has been the largest procurement ever in the history of the Agency.

2. PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS: Over 50% of the total debts of N1.2 billion, inherited from the previous administration, were paid.

3. AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBLITY OF DRUGS AT HOSPITALS: There was a substantial increase in the availability of drugs and medical consumables to health facilities throughout the state.

4. SUPPLY OF QUALITY BUT AFFORDABLE DRUGS: The Agency procured and supplied healthcare centers with high-quality, registered drugs and medical consumables that are affordable to the patients.

5. INCREASE IN FACILITY COVERAGE:

The number of public healthcare facilities, both primary, secondary, and tertiary, covered by the Agency, has significantly risen from 78% to over 92%.

6. CONSTANT RESTOCKING: Stock out rate has been significantly reduced from 70% as of July 2023 to 15% as of March 2024.

7. REDUCING EXPIRY LOSSES: There was a notable reduction in the number and value of Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) items that expired from over 4 million Naira as at December 2023 to 241,819 Naira as at March 2024.

8. UPGRADING THE LABORATORY: To ensure the quality of drugs, the laboratory has been upgraded to the standard level by providing the needed equipment for necessary tests.

9. REVIVING THE MORIBOND INFRASTRUCTURE: For more prudent and accountability in the agencies’ operations, the following utilities were installed:

a). Installation of solar street light within the premises of the agency.

b). Installation of CCTV cameras in all the stores and the complex of the agency.

c). Installation of solar system lighting in all the 4 zonal warehouses of Dambatta, Gwarzo, Gaya, and Rano.

d). Renovation of some facilities within the agency.

10. ACCOUNTABILITY & CAPITAL BASE INCREMENT: During the period under review, there was a major increase of accountability and transparency within the Agency’s operations, which in turn led to the increase in the Agency’s fund value.

11. RESTORING SUPPLIERS’ TRUST: The suppliers’ confi dence and trust have been restored through prompt payments, typically within two to three weeks period.

12. QUARTERLY REVIEW MEETING AND STOCK COUNT: The Management of the Agency, led by the Director General, has institutionalized a quarterly stock count the former bi-annual practice and quarterly review meeting with stakeholders.

13. CREATING HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP: During the period under review, the Agency has established new and restrengthen the existing working relationships with relevant private and government regulatory agencies, such as the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), etc.

14. BUILDING PHARMAGRADE WAREHOUSE: Kano State Government, together with Federal Government and The Global Fund, constructed a world standard PharmaGrade Warehouse, which will be commissioned soon.

15. GETTING RECOGNITION FROM PHARMA COMPANIES: The Agency was recognized and complimented by some of the biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers due to its commendable performances, including:.

a).Presentation of an Award by Jawa International, positioning the Agency as the best performing in North West and North East regions of the country.

b).Donation donation of 14,000 packets of Zinc/ORS from Nutrition International (NI) worth 3.5 million Naira.

c).Another donation of a mini truck for LMD by Fidson Health Care Plc.

One-Year Anniversary: Pharm. Sule Lauds Gov. Yusuf's Achievements in Health Sector

By Farouk Isa Musa

The Director General Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, Pharm. Gali Sule has applauded the notable achievements of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in the health sector in general.

Pharm. Sule made the commendation while felicitating with the governor over one year anniversary in office, as contained in a statement issued Wednesday by Farouk Isa Musa, Public Relations Officer of the agency

The DG listed some of the laudable achievements recorded by the state government, particularly at DMCSA, including providing qualitative and affordable drugs and consumables.

"Since we came on board in July last year, the agency is procuring and supplying healthcare facilities with high-quality, registered drugs and medical consumables that are affordable to the patients.

"There is also a substantial increase in the availability and accessibility of drugs and medical consumables to health facilities throughout the state," he disclosed.

Other laudable achievements, according to him, include the payment of over 50% of the outstanding debts inherited from the previous administration and the jointly-built world standard pharmagrade warehouse, which will be commissioned soon.

"I, Pharm. Gali Sule, DiG DMCSA, on behalf of the Management and entire staff of the Agency, rejoice with His Excellency, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, on the special occasion commemorating his one year in office.

"His Excellency has deployed an effective means for sustaining peace, initiated programmes and policies that better the lives of Kano residents.

'You have prioritised supply and distribution of affordable drugs to the teeming masses, which has significantly improved the overall healthcare delivery programme of your administration.

"It is our prayer that may Allah continue to protect and give you sound healtBy Farouk Isa Musa

The Director General Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, Pharm. Gali Sule has applauded the notable achievements of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in the health sector in general.

Pharm. Sule made the commendation while felicitating with the governor over one year anniversary in office, as contained in a statement issued Wednesday by Farouk Isa Musa, Public Relations Officer of the agency

The DG listed some of the laudable achievements recorded by the state government, particularly at DMCSA, including providing qualitative and affordable drugs and consumables.

"Since we came on board in July last year, the agency is procuring and supplying healthcare facilities with high-quality, registered drugs and medical consumables that are affordable to the patients.

"There is also a substantial increase in the availability and accessibility of drugs and medical consumables to health facilities throughout the state," he disclosed.

Other laudable achievements, according to him, include the payment of over 50% of the outstanding debts inherited from the previous administration and the jointly-built world standard pharmagrade warehouse, which will be commissioned soon.

"I, Pharm. Gali Sule, DiG DMCSA, on behalf of the Management and entire staff of the Agency, rejoice with His Excellency, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State, on the special occasion commemorating his one year in office.

"His Excellency has deployed an effective means for sustaining peace, initiated programmes and policies that better the lives of Kano residents.

'You have prioritised supply and distribution of affordable drugs to the teeming masses, which has significantly improved the overall healthcare delivery programme of your administration.

"It is our prayer that may Allah continue to protect and give you sound health to serve the people better," Pharm. Sule prayed.h to serve the people better," Pharm. Sule prayed.