By Maryam Abubakar Tukur
The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency has successfully conducted its second Quarterly Review Meeting for the year 2025, marking significant progress in its efforts to ensure efficient, transparent, and equitable drug management in the state.
Held at the conference hall of the agency, the meeting brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, including senior leadership, technical staff, representatives from the relevant ministriesl, departments and agencies (MDAs), and development partners.. The agenda focused on reviewing performance indicators, assessing stock levels, supply chain efficiency, and identifying areas for improvement in the drug distribution system.
It was revealed at the meeting that the witnesed an improved drug availability at public health facilities during the second quarter, reduction in stock-out rates following the implementation of real-time inventory tracking and logistics management tools, and the digital transformation, as the agency, in collaboration with an implementing partner, has launched an Intergrated Last-Mile Delivery (iLMD), aiming to enhance visibility and accountability in supply chains.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the Commissioner for Health, assured the participants and entire Kano State residents that transforming of health sector is one of the cardinal principles of Kano State government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
"We remain committed to achieving universal access to essential medicines. Our progress this quarter reflects the dedication of our team and partners.
In his welcome address, Pharm Gali Sule, the Director-General DMCSA, said this review meeting is seventh of its kind since the inception of the present administration, commending the Commissioner for chairing all the previous meetings.
He further noted that the meeting was organized to track the progress made by the agency on a quarterly basis.
He thanked Governor Yusuf for according utmost priority and necessary support to the agency in particular and the Ministry of Health as a whole.
On his part, Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim, the Director Drugs and Supply of the DMCSA, spoke on the objectives of the meeting and made a presentation on the second quarter report of DMCSA central stores.
The Kano State DMCSA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health mandated to procure, distribute, drugs, and medical consumables in Kano State. The agency strives to ensure that all citizens have timely access to safe, effective, and affordable medicines.
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