By Maryam Umar
In a major step toward advancing specialized medical training and elevating healthcare delivery in the state, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, alongside her team, conducted a post-funding verification visit to the Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Paediatric Hospital.
The high-level oversight visit, which held on Tuesday, 14th July 2026, follows the Fund’s release of over N11 million on 12th March 2026 to the facility. The financial support, granted under KHETFUND’s 2026 Regular Intervention, was specifically designated to secure official accreditation for the hospital's Paediatric Residency Training program.
During the verification exercise, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen expressed satisfaction with the hospital's utilization of the funds, noting that cultivating local medical specialists is vital to achieving long-term autonomy and excellence in Kano's health sector.
"Our visit today confirms that public resources are being deployed transparently and effectively," said Dr. Zahraddeen. "By funding this residency accreditation, we are not just supporting a hospital; we are investing in the next generation of paediatricians who will safeguard the health of our children.
"The intervention perfectly complements the vision of Executive Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Ministry of Health under Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf to attract, train, and retain top-tier medical talent right here in Kano."
The ES further stressed that, "The intervention directly mirrors the overarching policies and programs of the state government, operating in strict tandem with the administration’s transformative 'Kano First Agenda.'
"On this note, I want to assure the good people of Kano that KHETFUND remains deeply committed to providing the sustainable financial mechanisms required to eliminate systemic funding gaps in the state's healthcare landscape," Dr. Zahraddeen reaffirmed.
Receiving the delegation, the Chief Medical Director of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu Paediatric Hospital, Dr. Safiya Gambo, commended KHETFUND's strategic alignment with the practical needs of frontline healthcare institutions. She emphasized that strengthening institutional capacity through such interventions is crucial to upgrading local clinical training standards.
"This intervention is a testament to what structured healthcare financing can achieve for our hospitals," the CMD stated, adding that "KHETFUND’s support for our postgraduate paediatric residency training directly empowers us to elevate our care standards.
Established as a credible, sustainable, and additional funding gateway, KHETFUND continues to bridge critical resource deficits, ensuring that healthcare facilities across Kano State are thoroughly equipped, accredited, and empowered to deliver quality clinical services to the public.
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