By Martha O. Splenzzy
A high-level delegation from the Zamfara State Ministry of Health, led by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Rilwanu Musa Zurmi, has embarked on a strategic study tour to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), aimed at exploring efficient Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) implementation models for improved drug supply sustainability.
The visit underscores Zamfara State’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare delivery system through the adoption of best practices in pharmaceutical supply chain management.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Director General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule, the Director Pharmaceutical Services, Kano State Ministry of Health, Pharm. Kamilu Mudi Salisu, welcomed the team and reaffirmed Kano State’s readiness to share its experiences and successes in implementing a robust and sustainable DRF system.
In their seperate remarks, the Director Drugs and Supply Kano DMCSA Pharm. Salisu Hashim and the Technical Assistant DMCSA Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim assured the visitors that Kano is ever ready to strengthen established partnership with Zamfara for better healthcare outcomes, by allowing the Zamfara to gain insights into Kano sustainable drug financing through DRF.
Speaking during the visit, the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Rilwanu Musa Zurmi, noted that the study tour was designed to provide firsthand insights into the operational framework and success factors that have positioned Kano State as a model in drug supply chain management.
In his submission, the Executive Secretary of Zamfara State DMA expressed optimism that lessons learned would be adapted to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of drug distribution in Zamfara State.
Pharm. Sani Bello, the Executive Secretary of Zamfara State DMA, noted that they are in Kano to understudy what he described as "best practices" in DRF management, and explore innovative supply chain solutions, so as to replicate the Agency’s successes, Kano's in DRF managemen for improved drug supply sustainability.
The delegation includes key stakeholders in Zamfara’s health sector, notably the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Zamfara State Drugs Management Agency (DMA), Pharm. Isa Muhammad Gusau; the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Hospitals Management Board (HMB), Almustapha Marafa; the Technical Assistant to the Executive Secretary, DMA, Pharm. Nasiru Muhammad Jabaka; and the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at DMA, Lawali Mohammed Altine.
The study tour featured technical sessions, facility inspections, and interactive discussions focused on DRF operations, stock management, financing mechanisms, and accountability systems.
The Kano State DMCSA has gained national recognition for its innovative approaches to ensuring consistent availability of quality medicines, making it a reference point for states seeking to reform their drug supply systems.
The visit is expected to foster stronger inter-state collaboration and drive improvements in access to essential medicines in Zamfara State and beyond.
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