The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf Kabir, has taken a significant step to strengthen the state’s healthcare delivery system by distributing essential vehicles to frontline health workers. In a post on his official social media platform, X, the Governor announced that he handed over 88 motorcycles and five operational cars to enhance the mobility and efficiency of healthcare personnel involved in the implementation of critical health programs across the state.
These vehicles, provided with support from the Global Fund, are intended to assist supervisors and their teams in effectively coordinating and transporting program commodities. This initiative is crucial for the identification and treatment of patients suffering from Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Malaria, and HIV, ensuring that these programs reach even the most remote areas of Kano State.
Additionally, Governor Yusuf revealed that two operational vehicles were specifically allocated for the Immunization Plus Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project. This high-impact initiative is pivotal in transforming the Primary Healthcare (PHC) system in Nigeria, focusing on improving routine immunization, increasing skilled birth deliveries, and reducing under-five mortality rates.
The Governor emphasized the importance of the proper utilization of these vehicles to ensure they meet their intended purpose. He urged the recipients to use the vehicles responsibly, ensuring that the goal of enhancing healthcare delivery and saving lives is achieved.
Governor Abba Yusuf’s proactive approach underscores his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare services in Kano State, particularly in the fight against endemic diseases and in bolstering maternal and child health.
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