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By Maryam Abubakar  Tukur  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 ...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  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 facilities are n...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  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 examina...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur   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 advan...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  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 del...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  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 initia...

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 Man...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  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 malnutri...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has carried out a post-funding verification visit to Sheikh Muhammad Jidda General Hospital, Kano, to assess and confirm the completion and quality of the recently constructed Physiotherapy and Gym Department, funded at a total cost of ₦46,736,594.78, which was disbursed to the facility on 30th July 2025. The visit, which took place on Thursday 6th November 2025, was aimed at ensuring that all funds disbursed were utilized in accordance with approved specifications, timelines, and quality standards. The exercise is part of KHETFUND’s continuous commitment to transparency and accountability in healthcare investments across the state. During the exercise, the KHETFUND team reviewed relevant documents, inspected the newly built Physiotherapy and Gym Department, and also reviewed the structural works, equipment installations, as well as overall functionality of the facility. The intervention represents a ...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has carried out a post-funding verification visit to Imam Wali General Hospital, Kano, to confirm the successful installation and functionality of a solar power system across key service areas of the hospital. The solar energy project, amounting to N24,667,000 released on 30th July 2025, was funded by KHETFUND as part of its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery, covers the Labour Room, Accident & Emergency (A&E), Laboratory, and Pharmacy Units. During the verification exercise, which took place on Wednesday 5th November 2025, the KHETFUND team, led by the Director Operations Dr. Lawan Adamu who represented the Executive Secretary Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, inspected the installed systems to ensure compliance with project specifications, functionality, and sustainability standards. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Zahradde...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) team has, on Tuesday 4th November 2025, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Health for a post-funding verification exercise on the utilization of counterpart funding for the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) intervention. The verification exercise was carried out as part of KHETFUND’s mandate to ensure accountability, transparency, and efficient utilization of health funds in the state. It focused on confirming that counterpart funds released for MNCHW activities were applied according to approved budgets and aligned with the program’s objectives of improving maternal and child health outcomes. The KHETFUND has released N84 million on 22nd July 2025 to the State Ministry of Health as a counterpart funding for MNCHW activities. During the verification, KHETFUND reviewed financial and programmatic records, validated expenditures at the Ministry of Health, and engaged with key officials...