KANO DMCSA BULLETIN

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Secretary to the State Government, Alh. Umar Farouk Ibrahim has praised the State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency for its exemplary performance in transforming the pharmaceutical sector. Speaking when he received the leadership of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), who paid him a courtesy visit in his office, the SSG commended the Director-General DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule and the management team for their transparency, dedication, and commitment, which according to him have resulted in recording significant strides in the agency’s operations, including the repayment of more 80 percent of inherited debts. “Today, we recognize the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency not only for paying off most of the debts that previously hindered its capacity but also for its visible achievements in improving access to quality medicines and strengthening the drug supply chain across the state,” the SSG explained....

By Sa’adatu Suleiman   In a significant move to rnhance service delivery  through careful design of work plan and budget competencies of stakeholders across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Kano State Agency for the Control of Aids, in collaboration with key development partners, has commenced a Capacity Building Workshop. The focus of the workshop is to deepen understanding and alignment between the Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and the State Annual Budget and Development Plan, in line with the state’s commitment to efficient service delivery and transparent governance. The training, which began today, brought together directors of planning, budget officers, monitoring and evaluation specialists, and other relevant actors from across the health sectors. Declaring the workshop open, the Director General Dr. Usman Bashir emphasized the importance of synchronizing planning with budgeting to ensure that policies and projects are properly imp...

By Editor   The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB) today played host to a delegation from the Kano State-Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM), who paid a courtesy and congratulatory visit to the new Director General of the Board, Professor Salisu Ibrahim Ahmad, following his deployment from the Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) to head SPHCMB. During the visit, the KanSLAM delegation, led by the organization’s secretary who represented the Co-Chair, presented a formal letter of appointment to Professor Ahmad, appointing him as Chairman, Board of Trustees of the accountability body. The appointment comes in recognition of Professor Ahmad’s proven track record in health sector leadership, service delivery, and institutional reforms. A press statement issued to newsmen by Sa’adatu Suleiman, the Public Relations Officer of the Board quoted, Prof. Ahmad expressing heartfelt gratitude to KanSLAM for the dual honour of their visit an...

By Farouk Isa Musa   In a significant move to create awareness of healthcare financing opportunities and increase access to vital healthcare support, the Executive Secretary of Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen has commenced a robust sensitization tour to government agencies under the Ministry of Health, state-owned healthcare facilities, and state-owned health institutions, with a view to enhance understanding of the operations of the agency. The sensitization campaign is aimed at engaging the stakeholders and beneficiaries at all levels and providing detailed insights into the agency's mandate, funding mechanisms, and application processes. According to the Executive Secretary, the initiative is designed to demystify the operations of KHETFUND and ensure that eligible beneficiaries, including government health agencies, hospitals, and health institutions, namely the state-owned colleges of nursing and midwifery, the state-owned colle...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency has successfully conducted its second Quarterly Review Meeting for the year 2025, marking significant progress in its efforts to ensure efficient, transparent, and equitable drug management in the state. Held at the conference hall of the agency, the meeting brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, including senior leadership, technical staff, representatives from the relevant ministriesl, departments and agencies (MDAs), and development partners.. The agenda focused on reviewing performance indicators, assessing stock levels, supply chain efficiency, and identifying areas for improvement in the drug distribution system. It was revealed at the meeting that the witnesed an improved drug availability at public health facilities during the second quarter, reduction in stock-out rates following the implementation of real-time inventory tracking and logistics management tools, and t...

By Farouk Isa Musa   In a landmark recognition of visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to pharmaceutical excellence, the National Association of Retired Pharmacy Technicians of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, has honored Pharm. Gali Sule, the Director-General Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply with a prestigious Award of Excellence. Presented during a formal ceremony to commemorate Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's two years in office held at DMCSA, the award celebrates Pharm. Sule's exceptional contributions to drug regulation, access to essential medicines, and the modernization of pharmaceutical services across the country. “Pharm. Gali Sule has set a new benchmark for drug safety, accessibility, and supply chain integrity in our nation,” said Mukhtar Idris, the Acting Chairman of the Forum. “This award reflects the admiration of those who spent their careers building the foundation of our pharmaceutical system—and who now recognize a worthy torchbe...

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency has organized a two-year anniversary to.celebrates the outstanding achievements of His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in transforming drug management, access to essential medicines, and overall healthcare delivery across Kano State. Speaking at the event, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf the Commissioner for Health said under the visionary leadership of Governor Yusuf, the DMCSA has undergone a significant transformation—streamlining operations, enhancing transparency, and ensuring the efficient distribution of safe, affordable, and high-quality medicines to all corners of the state. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry Pharm. Aminu Bashir stressed that Governor Yusuf's administration has prioritized health system strengthening through strategic investments in pharmaceutical infrastructure, the digitization of drug inventory systems, and robust r...