KANO DMCSA BULLETIN

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has restated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective utilization of health resources as it undertakes the Post-Funding Verification (PFV) process for interventions financed through the Agency.  The Executive Secretary of the Fund Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen made this known when she led her management team to Kano State Government House Hospital for Post-Funding Verification of interventions funded by the Agency. The Executive Secretary said they embarked on the verification exercise to government health agencies, institutions, and facilities to ensure that all allocated health funds disbursed to them are judiciously managed to maximize the impact on the well-being of Kano State residents. The three major interventions facilitated by the KHETFUND to Government House Hospital from June 2024 to May this year include the procurement of critical theater equipment worth N15.7 million, t...

By Farouk Isa Musa  As part of its ongoing Post-Funding Verification (PFV) visitations to agencies under the State Miniistry of Health, government-owned healthcare facilities, and health institutions, the management team of Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has, Wednesday 24th September, visited the Hospitals Management Board to assess some key funded projects and interventions. The Executive  Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, who led the team, said they were at the Hospitals Management Board to formally assess the implementation of funded projects to ensure that the services were delivered as reported. The funded interventions verified by the KHETFUND during the visit include the procurement of maternal and child healthcare commodities worth over N20m, procured from February to June this year, which are distributed to patients for free at health facilities. The other project, according to the Executive Secretary, is funding for the software ...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has successfully concluded the evaluation of tender bids submitted for the procurement of drugs and medical consumables for the 2025/2026 cycle. The bid evaluation process, which began on 17th September, was conducted in accordance with the due process and guidelines of regulatory bodies such as the Kano State Ministry of Public Procurement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation and the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and accountability. The exercise was aimed at selecting qualified suppliers who can ensure the uninterrupted supply of quality-assured medicines and consumables to public health facilities across the state. Speaking on the conclusion of the exercise, the Director-General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule emphasized the importance of the procurement process in sustaining the state’s commitment to improved healthcare delivery. “We are pleased to announce the successful co...

By Farouk Isa Musa  In a strategic move aimed at strengthening healthcare education and institutional capacity, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has provided a generous support grant of ₦2,125,000 million to the Kano State College of Health Science and Technology, aimed at facilitating staff study tours designed to improve capacity building and knowledge sharing. The study tour, which is set to benefit key academic and administrative staff, is part of a broader initiative by the Fund to strengthen healthcare delivery in Kano through investments in human capital development. The institutions visited by the staff members of the College during the multi-institutional tour to observe best practices, curriculum innovations, and training models in other reputable health training institutions within Nigeria, include the Colleges of Health Sciences and Technology, Ningi in Bauchi State, that of Damaturu in Yobe State, and Kaltungo in Gombe State. Speaking during a Po...

By Pharmacist Gali Sule Today, I wish to shed light on our collective journey of reform and progress at the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA). When I assumed office in July 2023 under the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State, the Agency was in dire straits. We inherited a negative fund balance of over ₦102 million, an overwhelming debt burden of ₦1.178 billion, and a stock availability level of barely 30%, leaving our government-owned health facilities exposed to dangerous shortages of essential drugs and medical consumables . With the political will of the Governor, the support of the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and the dedication of our team, we embarked on a historic turnaround. Through decisive reforms and transparent financial management, DMCSA successfully reversed the negative balance and, by June 2025, had raised its fund value to ₦334.5 million...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has commenced the official tender evaluation process for the procurement of drugs and medical consumables. The bids were received in response to the agency's recent public advertisement for the supply of drugs and medical consumables. The evaluation exercise follows a transparent and competitive bidding process aimed at enhancing access to quality healthcare across the state. The evaluation exercise, which is organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) Lafiya Programme and began Wednesday, 17th September 2025, is a critical phase in the Agency’s procurement cycle and underscores the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and value for money in public health procurement Speaking at the opening of the evaluation exercise, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Pharm. Aminu Bashir...

Dear Colleagues , We are closely monitoring unusual health trends across the country, especially an increase in patients with respiratory symptoms and cases not responding to malaria treatment. Kindly assist by notifying us immediately if you observe: A noticeable rise in patients with cough, difficulty breathing, fever, or loss of smell/taste Any suspected cases of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) like Ebola or Lassa Fever 📞 If you observe such cases or unusual patterns in your facility, please contact us immediately: Call or send an SMS/WhatsApp to: 07077974504 Or email: kanocdc@gmail.com Your vigilance is critical to early detection and response. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Dr Abdulwahab Kabir Sulaiman Director Health Emergency Preparedness & Response/State Epidemiologist Kano State Center for Disease Control & Prevention (KNCDC) For DG, KNCDC

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has brainstormed and came up with its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), setting a bold agenda to deepen reforms in pharmaceutical governance, and improve access to quality medicines in the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Pharm. Gali Sule made this known during the Kano State Health Sector MDAs 2026 AOP Technical Review & Harmonization Workshop, currently taking place at The Pyramid Hotel in Kaduna. This development highlighted the 2026 AOP as a continuation of the Agency’s transformative work that has seen drug availability in public health facilities rise from 30% to over 90% in just two years. “The DMCSA 2026 Annual Operational Plan is focused on sustainability, equity, and quality. Our goal is to ensure that every health facility across the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State has uninterrupted access to qualitative and affordable medicines,” the DG stated. Acc...

By Jamil Sagir Danbala The SERVICOM Directorate, Kano under the stewardship of Director Tahir Garba, has once again demonstrated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery through another round of unscheduled monitoring visits to key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across Kano State. At the Drugs and Medical Consumable Supply Agency (DMCSA), the Director-General Pharm. Gali Sule, FPSN, highlighted reforms undertaken by the agency, particularly the direct supply of medicines to hospitals. This innovation, he noted, has reduced costs, eliminated delays, and ensured that health facilities receive their medicines within two weeks of placing orders, in line with established guidelines. The Directorate also visited several health institutions. While staff commitment was commended at Kabuga Primary Health Care, concerns were raised over staffing shortages at Imam Wali General Hospital and the need for stricter compliance...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has successfully conducted a formal Tender Bid Opening Ceremony, Monday, at  the premises of the agency located at Ibrahim Taiwo Road in the metropolis, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and fair procurement processes in the pharmaceutical supply chain. The event marked a critical phase in the procurement process for the supply of health commodities, including drugs and other consumables, for the fiscal year 2026. Representatives from bidding companies, civil society organizations, and key government stakeholders were in attendance to witness the opening of submitted bids in a transparent and open forum. In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, who was represented by Pharm. Aminu Bashir, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, emphasized the agency's adherence to due process and procurement regulations. “This tende...

By Nabilusi Abubakar  K/Na'isa  Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the Kano State Ministry of Health has recorded remarkable progress across critical areas of healthcare delivery: 1. Malaria Control Sustained procurement and distribution of anti-malaria commodities. Free distribution of malaria drugs across 839 health facilities, reducing stock-outs and malaria-related outpatient visits. 2. Maternal and Child Health Significant increase in budgetary allocation for maternal and child health. Sustained maternal death reviews to address causes of maternal and child mortality. Launch of targeted interventions including free maternity kits for pregnant women and children under five. Renovation and upgrading of over 200 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) to ensure at least one functional PHC per ward. 3. Tuberculosis (TB) Control Screening of over 41,000 individuals in a single TB testing week. Placement of over 28,000 TB patients (83% coverage) on ...

By Aminu Ahmad Turaki The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has inaugurated the Students Contributory Healthcare Programme (SCHEP) Committees across eight Colleges of Nursing Sciences and Schools of Health Technology in the state. The initiative is designed to strengthen contributory healthcare awareness, promote enrollment, and enhance healthcare education among students and staff of health institutions. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Agency Conference Hall, began with an opening prayer and self-introductions by participants. In her opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar emphasized the importance of the SCHEP Committees, describing them as vital platforms to institutionalize contributory healthcare awareness in tertiary health institutions. She noted that the committees will play a frontline role in sensitization, peer education, and mobilization for the contributory healthcare scheme. A detailed pres...

Daga Hassan Mukhtar Abubakar   A kokarinta na kare lafiya da dukiyoyin al'umma, Hukumar Kare Hakkin Mai Saye da Amfani da Kayayyaki ta jihar Kano (kano State Consumer Protection Council ) ta dauki matakin rufe wani shago da ke kan titin zuwa Gidan Zoo a birnin Kano. Sakataren zartarwar hukumar Alhaji zangina Jafaru shine ya bayyana hakan lokacin da ma'aikan hukumar tare da ma'aikan hukumar kwashe shara (REMASAB) suka ziyarci kan Titin Gidan Zoo.  Alhaji  zangina yace Wannan mataki na hukumar ya biyo bayan wani samamen da jami’anta suka kai, inda suka gano dimbin kayan da kudinsu yakai kimanin naira miliyan daya 1000000.wadanda wa’adin amfani da su ya wuce, abin da ke barazana ga lafiyar al'ummar jahar nan.  Sakataren, ya ce rufe shagon wani bangare ne na kokarin tabbatar da cewa 'yan kasuwa suna bin ka’idojin da suka dace wajen sayar da kaya, musamman ma wadanda suka shafi abinci da lafiyar al'umma. Hukumar ta gargadi sauran 'yan kasuwa da su dub...

By Farouk Isa Musa    In a bid to strengthen transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in the management of health funds, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has successfully conducted a 2-day In-House Refresher Course on the Roles of Administration, Accounting, and Auditing Procedures in KHETFUND Operations In her opening remarks, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of financial management in the health sector. “Sound administration and financial accountability are the bedrock of sustainable health financing. This refresher course is designed to realign our professionals with best practices and evolving standards in fund management.” The Executive Secretary further highlighted that the course is part of her agency’s broader initiative to promote sound financial management in the health sector. "With increasing demands on public health resources, it is cruci...

By Farouk Isa Musa   This is a pictorial documentation of the DG DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule's trip to COPENHAGEN 2025 FEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL PHARMACISTS (FIP) WORLD CONGRESS OF PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES currently taking place between 31st August to 3rd September in Copenhagen, Denmark.  This year’s Congress, with the theme: Pharmacy forward: Performance, Collaboration, and Health Transformation, is 83rd of its kind. During the trip, the DG was together with the Director Drugs & Supply, Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim. The Delegate Passes The DG DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule transitting at Doha airport in Qatar en route Copenhagen, Denmark, om 30th August 2025. Director Drugs & Supply, Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim at Doha Airport.  The DG together with Director Drugs & Supply  The DG (center) together with the Executive Secretary Borno...