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By Martha O Splenzzy  The Director General of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule, on Monday, 20th April 2026, received the executive members of the Kano State Chapter of Muslim Professionals in Da’awah (MPD) on an advocacy visit to his office. Receiving the executive members of MPD, Pharm. Gali Sule highlighted major operational achievements and key financial milestones recorded by the Agency, including a significant financial turnaround from a negative capital base of ₦102 million to over ₦600 million as of March 2026, the successful clearance of ₦1.178 billion inherited debt, and a 40% reduction in the cost of government-supplied drugs compared to open-market prices He also outlined key operational strides such as boosting drug availability in public health facilities from 30% to over 90%, the ongoing construction of a pharma-grade warehouse and quality control laboratory, strengthened logistics through the Integrated Last-Mile D...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur  A high-level delegation from the Zamfara State Ministry of Health, led by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Rilwanu Musa Zurmi, has embarked on a strategic study tour to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), aimed at exploring efficient Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) implementation models for improved drug supply sustainability. The visit underscores Zamfara State’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare delivery system through the adoption of best practices in pharmaceutical supply chain management. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, the Director Pharmaceutical Services, Kano State Ministry of Health, Pharm. Kamilu Mudi Salisu, welcomed the team and reaffirmed Kano State’s readiness to share its experiences and successes in implementing a robust and sustainable DRF system. In their seperate remarks, the Director Drugs and Supply Kano DMCSA Pharm. Salisu Hashim and t...

By Maryam Abubakar Tukur   In a continuous bid to compliment the efforts of the Kano State Government to strengthen the education sector, the Director General of Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule has, on Thursday, handed over critical first aid drugs earlier donated to the Kano Science Secondary Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA) in a brief ceremony held at the premises of the Agency. Presenting the commodities, the Director General, who was supported by members of management team, said the donation was part of DMCSA's efforts to support the giant strides of the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, towards the development of education sector in the state. Pharm. Sule, who was the immediate past National President of KASSOSA, added that the donation of drugs by DMCSA is not limited to science and technical schools, as the Agency has, in 2025,  made a similar donation to the State Univer...

By Martha O. Splenzzy  The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has successfully conducted its 10th Quarterly Review Meeting, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to strengthening the state’s health supply chain system and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving drugs and medical consumables . The review meeting, chaired by Honorable Commissioner of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf and held on Tuesday at DMCSA, highlighted remarkable achievements recorded within the reporting period, reflecting the Agency’s strategic reforms, prudent financial management, and unwavering dedication to service delivery. The notable achievements recorded include a clearance of inherited debts of over N1.178b, a substantial increase in fund value, as well as an increase in stock availability. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner of Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf commended the leadership of DMCSA for recording such significant adva...