Notable Achievements of Kano Gov. at DMCSA

By Farouk Isa Musa

Here, we compiled and brought to you the major achievements, in terms of policies projects, and programs, recorded by Kano State Executive Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf at Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency, in one year from 29th May, 2023 – 29th May 2024.

The successes recorded, undoubtedly, became realistic due to the hard work and examplary leadership of Pharm. Gali Sule FPSN, the Director General of the organization.

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1. IMPROVED PROCUREMENT: The Agency was able to conduct tender for 2024 procurement, where 103 pharmaceutical companies and suppliers bought the Standard Bidding Document (SBD).

There was an appreciable increase in turnover as a result of the tender, as the sum of 124 million Naira (or 5%) was obtained from the exercise as a total saving. This has been the largest procurement ever in the history of the Agency.

2. PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS: Over 50% of the total debts of N1.2 billion, inherited from the previous administration, were paid.

3. AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBLITY OF DRUGS AT HOSPITALS: There was a substantial increase in the availability of drugs and medical consumables to health facilities throughout the state.

4. SUPPLY OF QUALITY BUT AFFORDABLE DRUGS: The Agency procured and supplied healthcare centers with high-quality, registered drugs and medical consumables that are affordable to the patients.

5. INCREASE IN FACILITY COVERAGE:

The number of public healthcare facilities, both primary, secondary, and tertiary, covered by the Agency, has significantly risen from 78% to over 92%.

6. CONSTANT RESTOCKING: Stock out rate has been significantly reduced from 70% as of July 2023 to 15% as of March 2024.

7. REDUCING EXPIRY LOSSES: There was a notable reduction in the number and value of Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) items that expired from over 4 million Naira as at December 2023 to 241,819 Naira as at March 2024.

8. UPGRADING THE LABORATORY: To ensure the quality of drugs, the laboratory has been upgraded to the standard level by providing the needed equipment for necessary tests.

9. REVIVING THE MORIBOND INFRASTRUCTURE: For more prudent and accountability in the agencies’ operations, the following utilities were installed:

a). Installation of solar street light within the premises of the agency.

b). Installation of CCTV cameras in all the stores and the complex of the agency.

c). Installation of solar system lighting in all the 4 zonal warehouses of Dambatta, Gwarzo, Gaya, and Rano.

d). Renovation of some facilities within the agency.

10. ACCOUNTABILITY & CAPITAL BASE INCREMENT: During the period under review, there was a major increase of accountability and transparency within the Agency’s operations, which in turn led to the increase in the Agency’s fund value.

11. RESTORING SUPPLIERS’ TRUST: The suppliers’ confi dence and trust have been restored through prompt payments, typically within two to three weeks period.

12. QUARTERLY REVIEW MEETING AND STOCK COUNT: The Management of the Agency, led by the Director General, has institutionalized a quarterly stock count the former bi-annual practice and quarterly review meeting with stakeholders.

13. CREATING HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP: During the period under review, the Agency has established new and restrengthen the existing working relationships with relevant private and government regulatory agencies, such as the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), etc.

14. BUILDING PHARMAGRADE WAREHOUSE: Kano State Government, together with Federal Government and The Global Fund, constructed a world standard PharmaGrade Warehouse, which will be commissioned soon.

15. GETTING RECOGNITION FROM PHARMA COMPANIES: The Agency was recognized and complimented by some of the biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers due to its commendable performances, including:.

a).Presentation of an Award by Jawa International, positioning the Agency as the best performing in North West and North East regions of the country.

b).Donation donation of 14,000 packets of Zinc/ORS from Nutrition International (NI) worth 3.5 million Naira.

c).Another donation of a mini truck for LMD by Fidson Health Care Plc.