The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other development partners have praised Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his efforts to strengthen the state's healthcare system. This commendation was made during the official launch and presentation of appointment letters to 2,037 newly recruited clinical and non-clinical health personnel at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. The recruitment is seen as a significant step towards addressing the human resources gap in the health sector.
Dr. Sunusi Abubakar Mayana, the WHO representative in Kano, and Dr. Muhammadu Damish, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Kano, led the commendation. Dr. Mayana emphasized that the role of development partners is to support and mobilize resources needed to implement government programs and policies, not to compete with the government. He noted that the recruitment demonstrates the Governor's commitment to delivering results and addressing critical gaps in the health sector.
The WHO representative also commended the Kano state government for working through established systems and institutions. He stressed that sustainable development requires building systems that will continue to deliver results beyond the present administration. This approach ensures that the progress made in the health sector is long-lasting and not dependent on individual administrations.
Dr. Muhammadu Damish, the UNICEF representative, commended the state government for investing in human resources and strengthening healthcare delivery. He described the recruitment as an important step towards improving access to quality healthcare services. The increased workforce is expected to have a positive impact on healthcare delivery across the state.
The chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) also lauded Governor Yusuf for transforming primary healthcare facilities and upgrading major secondary healthcare institutions. The professional body noted that the upgrading of hospitals, including Muhammad Buhari Hospital and Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Hospital, would strengthen medical training, residency programs, and specialized healthcare services.
Other stakeholders, including the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Medical and Health Workers Union, and Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, expressed their support for the reforms. They described the reforms as an investment in the future of healthcare delivery in Kano, adding that generations of citizens would benefit from the improvements. The stakeholders urged the government to sustain the momentum and continue supporting initiatives that create opportunities for citizens and strengthen the healthcare system.
The development partners reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with the Kano State Government to consolidate the gains recorded in the health sector. This collaboration aims to ensure that the progress made is sustained and built upon. Key stakeholders are working together to ensure that the healthcare system in Kano continues to improve, providing better services to the citizens.
Key points
- WHO and development partners commend Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to strengthening the state's healthcare system.
- 2,037 newly recruited clinical and non-clinical health personnel to improve healthcare delivery in Kano.
- Stakeholders urge the government to sustain the momentum and continue supporting initiatives that create opportunities for citizens and strengthen the healthcare system.
