FIC Report (Kaduna State) – The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani receive the “Award of Recognition for Championing Primary Healthcare Services and Improving Access to Quality Health for All” at the National Health Media Dialogue, themed “Advocacy Solutions to Improve PHC Delivery and Health Outcomes in Kaduna, Lagos, and Kano.”
Sani said this recognition is not mine alone; it is a tribute to the unwavering commitment and resilience of the Kaduna State health family: our dedicated healthcare professionals, administrators, and partners whose collective effort continues to strengthen and transform our health system.
Uba emphasis that at this distinguished forum of media leaders, health experts, policymakers, and development partners, Kaduna State’s bold and sustained health-sector reforms were rightfully acknowledged. Our administration has placed Primary Health Care (PHC) at the very heart of our human capital development agenda, determined to make quality healthcare accessible, affordable, and equitable for every citizen; regardless of geography, gender, or social status.
He also mentioned that through the “One Functional PHC per Ward” initiative, we have revitalized and equipped 255 Primary Health Centres across all 23 Local Government Areas, each upgraded to Level-2 national standard. We established 23 PHC Centres of Excellence, enhanced referral systems, and achieved 100 percent availability of 975 essential medicines across public facilities.
He further more said to deepen service delivery, we recruited 1,800 new health workers, deployed 4,000 Community Health Influencers and Promoters (CHIPS), implemented the 2024 CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures, and first to fully disburse the Medical Residency Training Fund. We expanded health insurance coverage under KADCHMA, launched KADSEMSAS, established the Kaduna State Centre for Disease Control (KADCDC) amongst many others.
Sani added that we shall continue to build a Kaduna State; and indeed a Nigeria, where access to quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a lived and enduring reality for all.
Signed:
Muhammad Gwani
CIO FIRC , Kaduna
23th October,2025.
