Katsina Gov distributes 198 motorcycles to RI officers, to establish 361 healthcare facilities
By Faith Awa Maji, Katsina
The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru RaddaIn in his commitment to enhancing healthcare services, has pledged to establish 361 fully functional healthcare facilities before the conclusion of his tenure.
He made this disclosure known today during the launch of the distribution of 198 motorcycles for routine immunization officers and ward focal persons at the premises of the State Primary Health Care Agency in Katsina.
The initiative aims at ensure optimal coverage of target routine immunization and other primary health care services across the State.
Radda called upon traditional and religious leaders, as well as other stakeholders, to mobilise their communities and emphasised the importance of healthcare interventions provided by local health facilities.
He stressed that all the services are designed for the collective well-being of the people.
Addressing the immunization officers and focal persons, Governor Radda urged them to use the motorcycles prudently and ensure their proper maintenance to maximize their longevity and effectiveness in healthcare service delivery.
“I am fully committed to strengthening the health sector to meet the aspirations of the people of Katsina State,” stated Mallam Radda, reaffirming his dedication to improving healthcare services for the citizens.
Earlier, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Hamza, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, commended Governor Radda for championing a healthcare reforms agenda focused on enhancing service delivery. He assured that, with the support of development partners, the proposed reforms would be successfully achieved.
Dr. Tijjani also expressed gratitude to the development partners for their unwavering support in improving the healthcare delivery system in Katsina State.
At the event, the Acting Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Nafisa Sani Nass, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Governor Radda for his resolute commitment to transforming the health sector in the state.
Representatives of UNICEF, WHO, Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI), and Save the Children all pledged their partnerships in ensuring quality health among the people of Katsina State.
They however, drew the attention of the government toward the need for increased commitment to address below-expected coverage in routine immunization within some local government areas.
