The Kaduna State Government has earmarked a substantial amount for the procurement of medical equipment and consumables for the 290 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the state from the 71.6 billion naira allocated to the health sector in the 2024 budget.
The State Governor, Malam Uba Sani stated this while commissioning the newly constructed one block of 48 Rooms Hostel at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan. Jema’a local government.
Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, the Governor said, his government had recruited over 80 Medical Doctors as part of his administration determination to improved healthcare delivery across Kaduna State.
He pointed out that his administration is determined to enhance the health system so that it is adequately equipped, well-staffed, and capable of delivering comprehensive, accessible, and affordable services.
Governor Uba Sani further revealed that, the commissioning of the hostel aligns perfectly with his broader vision for a health system that meets the highest standards of care.
“His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, had earlier given his commitment for a benchmark of 15% for the health sector in our annual budgets. And so in the 2024 budget, we allocated N71.6 billion to the health sector, which represents a significant 15.63%”
“Also, substantial resources have been devoted to the distribution of medical equipment and consumables to 290 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. This initiative is aimed at enhancing access to affordable and efficient healthcare services, especially in our rural communities”
“This government will continue to give the needed support to our health training institutions”
According to him, the hostel project commissioned was fast-tracked and completed by the current administration, inorder to meet the accommodation requirements of the students in the school, which was short.
Malam Uba Sani also informed the nursing students that accreditation has been obtained for the school for ND Nursing students from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), while accreditation for Basic Nursing, Basic Midwifery, Post-Basic Nursing, Community Nursing, and Community Midwifery was granted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
In a related development, the Deputy Governor on behalf of Governor Uba Sani has commissioned the Kafanchan Municipal Authority Office Complex.
He noted that, the establishment of the Metropolitan Authorities was not intended to replace or duplicate the functions of Local Governments, but to act as City Managers to complement the work of Local Government Councils, add value to their statutory roles, accelerate development, and improve infrastructure.
The governor maintained that, the office would serve as a hub for sharing ideas and fostering teamwork to move forward.
“It shall also provide space for coordinating government work and receiving inputs from citizens in the area. This initiative responds to rapid urbanization, as against fragmented growth as a result of limitations imposed by boundary demarcations of Local Governments,”
COV/AMINU DALHATU
