Kano a Role Mole in Health Commodity Supply

By Farouk Isa Musa 

Several states in Nigeria have been looking upon to Kano state government for guidance in terms of supply chain management and policies, programs, and initiatives regarding the health sector in general, due to the fact that the state was successful and serves as a model to be imitated.

This was disclosed by Pharm. Gali Sule Director General Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) today while delivering a welcome address during the Quarterly Review Meeting held at the conference hall of the agency.

According to him, Kano State is first to do new or different things and so provides an example for others to follow. For instance, some 11 states have so far visited Kano and studied how the DMCSA implemented the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) scheme, and went back home and reflecate the program.

Speaking on the Quarterly Review Meeting, the DG said the meeting is organized every three months to showcase the achievements recorded at DMCSA, brainstorm on the challenges bedeviling the agency, and chart the way forward.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf said the review meeting is a system that ensures accountability and transparency in running the affairs of the agency.

The Commissioner commended the DG for his resilience and persistence in organizing the review meeting. He also lauded the development partners, such as Alive and Thrive/FHI 360, MSH, Medicin San Frontier (MSF), and many others, who participated at the meeting for their unflinching support.

Presentations were made by resource persons from government agencies, including Hospital Management Board, Primary Health Care Management Board, and four Zonal Medical Stores, namely Danbatta, Gwarzo, Rano, and Gaya, among others.

The meeting was facilitated by the Ministry of Health through Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee (SHCSSC) with the support from Nutrition International and its funded FAcE-PaM program.

The Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf chaired the meeting, and it was attended by the heads of agencies, directors from the ministry and its parastatals, development partners, representatives of MDAs, and other relevant stakeholders.

Kano Govt, FAcE-PaM Organize PSM-TWG Quarterly Meeting

By Farouk Musa Isa 

The Kano State Ministry of Health, in partnership with Nutrition International-funded FAcE-PaM implemented project, has organized a Third Quarter Procurement and Supply - Technical Working Group (PSM-TWG) Meeting for the year 2024.

Let it be 'KanoGovt/Nutrition International funded FAcE-PaM implemented project

The aim of the meeting, which took place at the conference hall of Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), was to review the supply chain management of health commodities for the period under review, specifically in the area of TB, malaria, HIV/AIDs, family planning, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) programs.

In his opening remark, the chairman of the meeting and Director Pharmaceutical Services, Primary Health Care Management Board Pharm. Abdullahi Danzabuwa commended the participants for their selflessness and dedication to service.

He then called on them to put more effort in discharging their assigned duties so as to attain the set goals and objectives.

Pharm. Danzabuwa expressed his appreciation to Nutrition International, headed by Victoria Aguomo, the State Coordinator, and its sister project, the FAcE-PaM, for supporting the meeting.

During the meeting, several presentations were made that covered all the activities accomplished during the quarter, the success recorded, challenges encountered, and the way forward.

The resource persons who made the presentations include Nura Yahaya from Hospital Management Board, Lawan Muhammad, and Aminu Umar of Logistics Management Cordinating Unit (or LMCU), Ministry of Health.

Others are Pharm. Sabitu Dabo, Logistics Officer at the Ministry, Salisu Abubakar Logistics Officer National Hypertension Control Unit, and Pharm. Habu Takai, Logistics Officer, Primary Health Care Management Board.

NRCS organizes HCID Step-Down training to enhance healthcare delivery

By our correspondent

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Kano State Branch has organized a one-day HCID (Health Care in Danger) step-down training for selected healthcare personnel in Kano. 

The training is aimed to foster stronger relationship between healthcare providers and communities they serve, to enhance healthcare service delivery.

Reports said that key figures who grace the occasion include Branch Chairman, Barrister Salisu Idris Sallama, Branch Secretary, Alhaji Musa D. Abdullahi, and Chief Imam of Giginyu Jumat Mosque.

Participants were drawn from various sectors, such as State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Hospital Management Board, health facilities, media representatives and religious leaders.