Kaduna State has emerged as the best-performing state in Primary Healthcare Development in the North West region of the country.
The award ceremony, which is organised by the PHC Leadership Challenge, was held at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa, during a gala night in Abuja on Friday.
The award recognised the state’s government’s significant investments and strategic approach to improving public health infrastructure and service delivery.
DAILY NIGERIAN reports that the flagship program, which was initiated in 2019, following the Seattle Declaration, aims to strengthen governors’ commitment to primary healthcare.
The program is a collaborative effort involving the Nigerian Governors Forum, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF, Aliko Dangote Foundation, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
A statement issued by the chief press secretary to the governor, Ibraheem Musa, said the award underscores Governor Uba Sani’s strong commitment to transforming the health sector.
He said the deputy governor, Hadiza Balarabe who received the international recognition and a cash prize of $500,000 on behalf of the government, stated that the award is a testimony of the governor’s exceptional healthcare investments and leadership.
“For Kaduna State, the award represents more than just financial recognition. It stands as a testament to the state’s dedicated health team and their tireless efforts to enhance healthcare services for residents.
“The $500,000 cash prize is expected to further support Kaduna State’s ongoing healthcare initiatives and continued improvements in primary healthcare delivery,” she said.
