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Transparency of DMCSA Leadership Restores Public Trust to Health Sector -- Ma'aji Sumaila

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By Farouk Isa Musa  Kano State Commissioner for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation Comrade Nura Ma'aji Suma'ila has extolled the leadership of Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), headed by its Director General Pharmacist Gali Sule, for their transparency and accountability while discharging their duties . Speaking during an advocacy visit paid to him by the DMCSA management, the Commissioner disclosed that good leadership style of the current leadership of the Agency has restored the trust among state residents on health sector and equally won back the confidence of the suppliers. A press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of DMCSA, Farouk Isa Musa, quoted the Commissioner saying that transparency in drug procurement is a critical aspect of healthcare systems, particularly in ensuring that medications are accessible, affordable, and of high quality.  Pledging to continue working closely with the Agency, Sumaila com...

Dabo 2025 Nationl Conference: BUK Offers to Support PSN

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By Farouk Isa Musa   The Bayero University, Kano expressed its readiness to support the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) as the organization is making early necessary arrangements for the much-anticipated Annual National Conference, slated to be held in November in Kano. The Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano Prof Sagir Adamu Abbas, made this known when he received the members and executives of PSN, led by the National President of the association Pharmacist Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, who paid him a courtesy call in his office, Wednesday. The Vice Chancellor said the leadership of the university is ever ready to render any assistance to professional organizations, like the PSN, that promote expertise and advance their respective careers. Speaking earlier, the PSN National President said they were at the office of the Vice Chancellor to pay homage and intimate him about the activities of the association. Pharmacist Ibrahim further notified the Vice Chancellor th...

Kano to Foster Ties With Pharma Companies to Improve Healthcare Delivery

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By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State government has expressed its willingness to strengthen ties with pharmaceutical companies with the sole purpose of enhancing healthcare delivery services by improving citizens' access to medications and other healthcare commodities. The Director General of Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) Pharmacist Gali Sule made this known while receiving the donation of plastic pallets from Unique Pharmaceuticals Limited. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, the Director General said the donation is important and timely, noting that the gesture will add value to the supply chain, improve efficiency, and increase storage capability of the Agency.  Speaking further on the essence of the partnership, Pharmacist Sule pointed out that the collaboration between Kano State government and pharmaceutical companies will definitely help in ensuring that essential medications are more affordable a...

Community Leaders Applaud Kano Govt for Drug Availability at Health Facilities

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By Farouk Isa Musa  Community members of Gwarzo Local Government Area have expressed their appreciation for the Kano State Government’s efforts in improving drug availability at healthcare facilities in the area. They made the commendation when the Director General of Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) Pharmacist Gali Sule visited Gwarzo General Hospital as part of executive supervision to Hospital Management Board Zone 4. The residents, who spoke through the village Head of Gwarzo town Malam Muhammad Halliru Gwarzo and the Chairman of Friends of the Hospital Committee Malam Babangida Soda, have noted significant improvements in the availability of both essential and specialized medications, which has greatly enhanced the quality of healthcare services in the area. The community leaders further called on wealthy individuals to support the government's efforts by emulating the two prominent philanthropists in the area, namely Alhaji Sama'ila Gwarzo a...

Majalisar Dokoki Ta Jihar Kano Za Ta Hada Hannu Da DMCSA Don Inganta Sashin Lafiya

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Daga Farouk Isa Musa  A wani ho66asa na mussaman don ha6aka harkar kiwon lafiya, Majalisar Dokoki Ta Jihar Kano ta sha alwashin yin duk mai yiwuwa wajen tallafawa Hukumar Samar da Magunguna da Kayan Asibiti ta Jihar nan don ganin ta sauke nauyin da aka dora mata. Mambobin Kwamitin Lafiya na Majalisa ne suka bayyana haka a lokacin da suka ka6i bakuncin shugabannin Hukumar Samar da Magunguna ta Jihar Kano (DMCSA), karkashin jagorancin Darakta-Janar na hukumar, Famasist Gali Sule, wadanda suke je harabar majalisar don yiwa 'yan Kwamitin bayani a kan ayyukan ma'aikatar da kuma tarin nasarori da ta samu a shekara daya da rabi. Da yake jawabi a lokacin ganawar, Mataimakin Kakakin Majalisar, Honoabil Muhammad Bello Butu-butu ya tabbatar wa da shugabannin Hukumar ta DMCSA cikakken goyon bayan Majalisar domin inganta samar da magunguna a fadin jihar nan. Daga nan sai Mataimakin Kakakin Majalisar ya yabawa irin namijin kokari na shugabanni da ma ma'aikatan Hukumar Samar d...

KNHA Pledges to Support DMCSA

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By Farouk Isa Musa  Kano State House of Assembly has expressed its determination to do everything possible to provide support to Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency with a view to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. Members of the House Committee on Health disclosed this when they received the management team of the DMCSA, led by the Director General Pharmacist Gali Sule, who visited the House to make presentation about the activities and operations of the Agency and showcase the achievements recorded since the DG took over the mantle of leadership of the organization. Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Speaker Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu-butu assured the DMCSA of full support of the House of Assembly. He heavily lavished praise to the management of the Agency for their hard work, resilience, and dedication. On his part, the Chairman of the Committee and member representing Kura/ Garun Malam, Hon. Zakariyya Alasan Ishaq expressed his appreciation for ...