By AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir
Kaduna State has emerged the best performing state in Primary Health Care in the North-West region, underscoring Governor Uba Sanis strong commitment to transforming the health sector.
The Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who received the international recognition and a cash prize of $500,000 on behalf of the Government, stated that the award is a testimony of the Governors exceptional health-care investments and leadership.
For Kaduna State, the award represents more than just financial recognition. It stands as a testament to the State’s dedicated health team and their tireless efforts to enhance health-care services for residents, she added.
The $500,000 cash prize is expected to further support Kaduna State’s on-going healthcare initiatives and continued improvements in primary health-care delivery, she said.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner of Health and the Executive Secretary of the Primary Health Care Board, to the gala night hosted by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum at the Banquet Hall in Aso Villa, Abuja, where the award was given.
The PHC Leadership Challenge which gave the award, recognized Kaduna State’s significant investments and strategic approach to improving public health infrastructure and service delivery.
It is a flagship programme, which was initiated in 2019, following the Seattle Declaration, which aims to strengthen Governors’ commitment to primary health-care.
The programme is a collaborative effort involving the Nigerian Governors Forum, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, Aliko Dangote Foundation, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA).
