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Kano State Government achieves 90% of healthcare blueprint in three years

By Africazine

Kano State has made significant strides in healthcare, achieving 90% of its health blueprint in just three years.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, announced this achievement, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services under the Abba Yusuf administration. Key initiatives include the implementation of the Abuja Declaration on Health and the introduction of a digital admissions process that eliminated over N1 billion in fraud.

Kano’s Healthcare Blueprint Progress Report

The Kano State Government has successfully implemented a range of healthcare initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery. The administration has focused on reviving health training institutions and ensuring that healthcare personnel receive proper training and accreditation. This has restored professionalism in the sector and improved the quality of care provided to residents.

Additionally, the government has tackled maternal mortality by offering free healthcare services for pregnant women, including free caesarean sections in over 30 government hospitals. More than N60 million is spent monthly to sustain this program, ensuring access to quality maternal care.

Kano: Key figures on healthcare achievements

  • 90 per cent of healthcare blueprint achieved
  • More than N1 billion fraud eliminated
  • More than N60 million spent monthly on maternal healthcare
  • 484 mini ambulances procured for distribution
  • 320 primary healthcare centres rehabilitated
  • Drug availability improved from 30 per cent

Strengthening Healthcare Services in Kano

The government is also enhancing secondary healthcare services across all 44 local government areas. This includes recruiting additional health personnel through collaboration with federal authorities to ensure that facilities are adequately staffed. The establishment of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control marks a significant milestone, boosting the state’s capacity to handle public health emergencies effectively.

Next Steps for Kano’s Healthcare Initiatives

  • Continue to strengthen secondary healthcare services
  • Ensure every ward has a functional primary healthcare centre
  • Maintain investments in accessible and quality healthcare

Kano State is setting a strong example in healthcare delivery and commitment to public health.

Kano State Government achieves 90% of healthcare blueprint in three years

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