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By Samira Suleiman The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda has reaffirm his unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable, and people-centered healthcare services in alignment with the visionary leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf. Since assuming office, His Excellency has demonstrated extraordinary dedication toward rebuilding and repositioning the state’s healthcare system. Through bold reforms, massive investments, and an unrelenting focus on human development, the Governor has set a new standard of excellence in public health governance. The Key Areas of Intervention by His Excellency Include 1. Massive renovation and upgrading of secondary health facilities, ensuring hospitals are functional, dignified, and conducive for both patients and staff. 2. Procurement of modern medical equipment, including diagnostic tools, surgical instruments, emergency care equi...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) has conducted a comprehensive multi-disease medical outreach at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in the metropolis, targeting HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, and Tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment linkage, and health education for inmates. The outreach, conducted on Thursday 27th November 2025, in partnership with key health stakeholders and development partners, forms a central component of Kano State’s activities to mark World AIDS Day 2025, celebrated globally under the theme "Overcoming Disruptions: Sustaining Nigerian HIV Response," with sub-theme for the state: "Kano on the March to Achieving 95-95-95 Goals by 2030." Speaking during the outreach, the Director General of SACA Dr. Usman Bashir emphasized that incarcerated individuals remain a high-priority population in Nigeria’s HIV response, noting that overcrowding, limited healthcare access, and high di...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Director General of the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) Pharm. Gali Sule has, on Friday, hosted the executive leadership of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), Bayero University Kano (BUK) Chapter, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and fostering professional mentorship for emerging pharmacists. Receiving the excos, the Director General spoke at length on the success recorded at DMCSA under his leadership, including increasing drug availability at state-owned healthcare facilities from 30 percent to over 97 percent, construction of a world-class PharmaGrade Warehouse, and the payment of about N1 billion out of N1 2 billion debt inherited from the previous administration  Other notable achievements recorded are remodeling of Drug Manufacturing Unit into a modern Quality Control Laboratory, increment in drug affordability as drugs at public facilitie...

By Farouk Isa Musa  In its continuous commitment to ensure transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of health sector interventions, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification visit to the College of Nursing, Madobi, following the disbursement of funds for the Final Qualifying Examination Intervention. The intervention, worth N1,878,000 which was released on 30th July 2025, is part of the KHETFUND's broader strategy to strengthen the health workforce and improve service delivery across Kano’s healthcare facilities. Speaking during the visit, which took place on Wednesday 12th November 2025, the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen commended the management and staff of the College of Nursing Madobi for their dedication to improving nursing education and for their prudent use of the support funds. "We are here today to verify how funds released for qualifying examination were utilized...

By Farouk Isa Musa  As a part of due diligence process, the officials from Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) have visited Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Paediatric Hospital for pre-funding verification following the hospital’s funding request for the procurement of vital working equipment. The proposed procurement aims to facilitate the accreditation of residency training in paediatrics at the facility. The verification visit, held on Wednesday 12th November 2025, was led by the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, alongside top officials from the Fund. The team was received by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Safiya Gambo, and other members of the management. Speaking during the visit, the Executive Secretary spoke extensively on KHETFUND’s commitment to strengthening health systems in Kano State. "KHETFUND remains committed to supporting health facilities across Kano State in achieving operational excellence and advancing ac...

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has successfully conducted a post-funding verification exercise of the recently completed solar power system installation at Kura General Hospital, one of its strategic health facility interventions aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring sustainability in healthcare infrastructure across the State. The verification visit, led by the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, alongside key officials and representatives of civil society organizations was undertaken to assess the quality, functionality, and impact of the solar energy intervention. Speaking during the exercise, which took place on Tuesday 11th November 2025, the Executive Secretary emphasized KHETFUND’s commitment to ensuring quality, accountability, and transparency in all funded interventions. “Reliable electricity supply is the backbone of efficient healthcare service delivery. Through this solar sys...

By Farouk Isa Musa  The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has announced a new partnership initiative with the Kano Science Secondary Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA) Class of 2021 General Chapter aimed at fostering collaboration in health education, community outreach, and youth development. The Director General of DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule made this known when he received the executive leadership of the association when they paid him a courtesy visit at the Agency’s headquarters in Kano. Welcoming the delegation, the Director General commended the association for its commitment to fostering unity and development among alumni of science secondary schools across the state, noting that the passion and organizational spirit demonstrated by the young graduates reflect the values of excellence and service instilled by Kano’s science education system. “It is encouraging to see young people, especially science graduates, showing initiative a...

By Samira Suleiman The Kano State Government, under the transformative leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has once again reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the healthcare system through the purchase and distribution of cleaning and cleansing materials to all state-owned health facilities under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB). This timely intervention reflects the Governor’s steadfast dedication to promoting hygiene, safety, and quality healthcare delivery across the state. The provision of these essential materials will go a long way in enhancing infection prevention and control, ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers alike. In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency for his continuous efforts in addressing the needs of the health sector, particularly the Hospitals Management Boar...

By Samira Suleiman The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and the Executive Secretary, Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, have jointly expressed their unwavering support for the re-election of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, as Governor of Kano State come 2027. In their joint statement, both health leaders described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as a visionary, compassionate, transparent, and reform-driven leader whose administration has redefined governance and restored dignity to public service. Under Governor Yusuf’s dynamic leadership, the HMB has recorded unprecedented achievements, including Reinstatement of 926 staff on full CONHESS allowance, Employment of 250 doctors and 155 nurses/CHEWs, Accreditation of postgraduate programmes in key medical specialties, Renovation and rehabilitation of over 20 hospitals across the state, Solarization and re-equipping of facilities with modern medical ...

By Farouk Isa Musa   The Kano State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), with support from the UK-FCDO Lafiya Programme, has organized a two-day Validation Workshop for the Tom Brown Business Case in the state. The workshop, held between 7th and 8th November 2025 at Tahir Guest Palace Kano, brought together key stakeholders to review, validate, and strengthen the Tom Brown Business Case — a local initiative aimed at promoting the production and commercialization of Tom Brown, a nutritious, locally produced complementary food designed to combat malnutrition and support child health in Kano and beyond. In his opening remarks, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving nutrition outcomes through sustainable, locally driven solutions. “The Tom Brown initiative aligns with our goal of reducing malnutrition ...