Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board

Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board is responsible for running day to day activities of healthcare services at primary health levels.

Its activities covers all health facilities and health units across local government areas in Kano state.

27/05/2026

EID-EL-KABIR FELICITATION MESSAGE

I, Professor Salisu Ahmad Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, heartily felicitate with the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo; the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf; traditional institutions, healthcare workers, development partners, and the good people of Kano State on the joyous occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Eid-el-Kabir remains a significant period of sacrifice, obedience, compassion, unity, and gratitude. It is also a time for reflection and prayers for sustained peace, prosperity, and development in Kano State and the nation at large.

I sincerely commend the unwavering commitment and support of the present administration toward strengthening the healthcare sector under the New Kano State Health Agenda, which continues to improve access to quality primary healthcare services across communities in the state.

I also appreciate healthcare workers, caregivers, community volunteers, and development partners for their resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions toward improving healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. Your commitment remains vital to the wellbeing of our people.

As we celebrate this blessed occasion, I urge residents to celebrate responsibly by embracing healthy living, maintaining proper hygiene, consuming healthy meals, and prioritizing their wellbeing throughout the festive period.

I pray that Almighty Allah grants us peace, good health, prosperity, and a successful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Signed:
Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim
Director General
Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB)
27/05/2026

PRESS STATEMENT KSPHCMB DG CONDUCTS UNSCHEDULED FACILITY VISITS, MOVES TO STRENGTHEN 24-HOUR HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN DALA...
25/05/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
KSPHCMB DG CONDUCTS UNSCHEDULED FACILITY VISITS, MOVES TO STRENGTHEN 24-HOUR HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN DALA

The Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Professor Salisu Ahmad Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, has conducted unscheduled supervisory visits to Lawan Dambazau Primary Health Centre, Fuskar Arewa, and Dala Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centre in Dala Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen quality and 24-hour healthcare service delivery across Kano State.

During the visits, the DG inspected key service delivery units including Immunization, Antenatal Care (ANC), Growth Monitoring, Outpatient Department (OPD), Labour Room and Maternity Units, where he carried out on-the-job mentoring and supervision of frontline health workers. At Lawan Dambazau PHC, Professor Salisu identified critical challenges affecting effective service delivery, including inadequate professional staff, poor sanitation, leaking roofs, inadequate lighting, lack of constant water supply and insufficient delivery equipment. He expressed concern over weak facility maintenance and directed immediate corrective actions to restore standards and improve efficiency.

As part of the interventions, the DG approved the deployment of nine professional staff, including a midwife for the labour room, and directed the organisation of capacity-building sessions for health workers on antenatal, labour and delivery services. He also tasked the Dala Primary Health Care Coordinator to ensure additional staff deployment after the Sallah celebration to support the Board’s 24-hour healthcare service initiative.

Similarly, at Dala MCH, Professor Salisu supervised activities across service units and cautioned health personnel against negligence of duty, particularly at the Growth Monitoring Unit. He further directed facility management to utilise available internally generated revenue and support funds to procure essential equipment and consumables needed to improve healthcare delivery, while commending the maternity unit for maintaining the availability of emergency drugs.

Speaking during the visit, the Representative of the District Head of Dala, Wakilin Fuskar Arewa, Alhaji Faruk Sayyadi Yola, commended the Director General for the proactive supervision and commitment towards improving healthcare services in the area, while assuring the Board of continued community support and collaboration towards achieving better health outcomes for residents.

Signed:
Sa'adatu Suleiman Anipr
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board
25/05/2026

Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board today, Thursday 21st May 2026, is holding Citizen Engagement Townhall M...
21/05/2026

Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board today, Thursday 21st May 2026, is holding Citizen Engagement Townhall Meeting at Global Luxury Suites, Kano, bringing together Primary Health Care leadership, development partners and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, accountability and community participation towards improving healthcare service delivery across Kano State.

The meeting also aims to review progress in Primary Health Care reforms, discuss key challenges affecting service delivery, receive community feedback and promote collective action towards building a stronger and more responsive health system in the state.

PRESS STATEMENT KNSPHCMB, PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL, IMPACT CATALYSTS CHART ROADMAP FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AT ...
21/05/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
KNSPHCMB, PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL, IMPACT CATALYSTS CHART ROADMAP FOR STRONGER COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE AT THE END OF CARMINS CO-DESIGN WORKSHOP

The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, in collaboration with Pathfinder International and Catalysts, has successfully concluded a 3-day CARMINS Co-Design Workshop focused on strengthening community-level healthcare delivery systems and workforce coordination across Kano State.

The workshop, held from 18th to 20th May 2026 at BON Hotel Kano, convened stakeholders from the health sector, government institutions, development partners, and community structures to co-create practical and sustainable strategies for improving primary healthcare service delivery, governance, financing, supply chain systems, workforce sustainability, and community accountability mechanisms.

Deliberations on the final day centered on implementation planning, harmonization of group work outputs, sustainability pathways for Community-Based Health Workers (CBHWs), integration of data systems, and financing models to support long-term healthcare interventions. Participants also developed key action points and next steps, including validation of workshop findings, development of an implementation roadmap, and strengthening coordination among critical community health actors in the state.

Speaking at the closing session, the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Professor Salisu Ahmad Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, described the workshop as a major step toward building a resilient and community-driven healthcare system in Kano State. He commended Pathfinder International and Impact Catalysts for their strategic collaboration and reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to implementing the resolutions and recommendations reached during the workshop to improve healthcare access and outcomes across communities.

Signed:
Sa'adatu Suleiman Anipr
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board
20/05/2026

Day 2 of the CARMNIS Co-Designe Workshop featured intensive group work sessions focused on strengthening Kano State’s co...
19/05/2026

Day 2 of the CARMNIS Co-Designe Workshop featured intensive group work sessions focused on strengthening Kano State’s community-level healthcare service delivery and workforce model. Participants engaged in collaborative discussions on service delivery packages, referral systems, emergency transport mechanisms, and the roles of community actors in improving healthcare access across communities.

The workshop also explored strategies for institutionalizing Community Health Worker (CHW) capacity building, supervision, and career progression, while participants worked collectively to define sustainable engagement models and key operational inputs for effective implementation.

Organized by the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board with support from Pathfinder International and Catalysts, the workshop continues to provide a platform for stakeholders to co-create practical, community-driven healthcare solutions for Kano State.

PRESS RELEASEKNSPHCMB, GAMMUN ADVANCE HYPERTENSION CONTROL THROUGH ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR LGA NCD COORDINATORS The Kano S...
19/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE
KNSPHCMB, GAMMUN ADVANCE HYPERTENSION CONTROL THROUGH ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR LGA NCD COORDINATORS

The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, in collaboration with Gammun Centre for Care and Development Nigeria under the Kano Hypertension Advocacy Initiative (KHAI), today organized a one-day advocacy training for Local Government Area Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Coordinators at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Kano. The training aimed to strengthen advocacy capacity and enhance coordinated efforts toward addressing hypertension and other non-communicable diseases across Kano State.

The workshop brought together health stakeholders, programme officers, and NCD coordinators from across the state to deepen their understanding of advocacy concepts, communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, negotiation skills, and evidence-based advocacy approaches. Participants also engaged in sessions on the burden of hypertension in Kano State, advocacy cycle processes, action plan development, and group presentations designed to promote practical learning and sustainable community engagement.

Speaking during the opening session, the Director General of KNSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmad Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, described advocacy as a vital tool for strengthening public health interventions and mobilizing collective action against the growing burden of hypertension. He noted that effective advocacy and community engagement remain critical to improving prevention, early detection, treatment, and management of non-communicable diseases at the grassroots level. The DG further urged participants to apply the knowledge acquired from the training to drive impactful advocacy initiatives within their respective LGAs.

The training featured technical presentations, interactive discussions, and group exercises facilitated by officials from the State Ministry of Health, KSPHCMB, and Gammun Centre for Care and Development Nigeria, reaffirming the commitment of government and partners toward strengthening health systems and improving the response to non-communicable diseases in Kano State.

Signed:
Sa'adatu Suleiman Anipr
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board
19/05/2026

PRESS RELEASEFEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH ENGAGES KANO ON SODIUM REDUCTION GUIDELINES TO TACKLE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASEST...
19/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH ENGAGES KANO ON SODIUM REDUCTION GUIDELINES TO TACKLE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

The Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria has paid a Courtesy and Technical Visit to the Kano State Ministry of Health to strengthen collaboration on the adaptation and domestication of the National Sodium Reduction Guidelines in Kano State as part of efforts to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria.

The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Kano State Ministry of Health led by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, alongside the Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Gano, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, the Coordinator of the NCD Division, and other senior officials of the Ministry.

The delegation from the Federal Ministry, representing the Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, was led by Mr. Femi Stephen alongside other officials from the Food and Drug Services Department. Representatives of Resolve to Save Lives also attended the meeting, including Mr. Batet Musa and Barr. Emem Udoh.

Discussions during the visit focused on integrating sodium reduction into existing state health programmes and systems in response to the increasing prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases associated with excessive sodium consumption. The National Sodium Reduction Guidelines aim to reduce sodium intake by 30 percent by the year 2030 through a phased and multisectoral approach.

The Federal Ministry highlighted sodium reduction as one of the most cost-effective strategies for preventing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, stressing the important role of states in driving implementation through primary healthcare systems, food safety programmes, school feeding initiatives, nutrition interventions, and community awareness campaigns.

Speaking during the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, reaffirmed Kano State Government’s commitment to supporting preventive healthcare initiatives and ensuring the successful domestication and implementation of the National Sodium Reduction Guidelines for the benefit of the people of the state.

Also speaking, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Gano stated that sodium reduction aligns with the priorities of the Kano State health system, particularly in the areas of public health, disease prevention, food safety, nutrition, and health promotion. He noted that the initiative would strengthen ongoing interventions and improve public health outcomes through evidence-based implementation.
On behalf of the Federal Ministry, Mr. Femi Stephen emphasized the importance of state-level leadership in achieving Nigeria’s sodium reduction targets, describing Kano State as well-positioned to serve as a model for implementation due to its institutional structures and capacity. He assured the State of the Federal Ministry’s technical and programmatic support towards successful domestication of the Guidelines.

In his remarks, Mr. Batet Musa of Resolve to Save Lives commended Kano State for its proactive commitment, while Barr. Emem Udoh highlighted the State’s achievements in health sector reforms, including the Kano Public Health Law and Kano Public Health Security Law, which provide a strong legal framework for the implementation of sodium reduction policies. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration, enhance public awareness, and promote healthier diets aimed at reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases in Kano State.

Signed
Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na'isa
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Health
19th May, 2026.

A 3-Day CARMINS Co-Designer Workshop organized by the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Kano State Primary Healt...
18/05/2026

A 3-Day CARMINS Co-Designer Workshop organized by the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board with support from Pathfinder International and Catalysts has commenced in Kano, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and drive innovative solutions for improved primary healthcare service delivery in the state.

The workshop, which is scheduled to hold from May 18th to 20th, 2026 at BON Hotel Kano, is focused on co-designing strategies and interventions under the CARMINS initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes and community engagement across Kano State.

Speaking at the opening session, the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, described the workshop as a critical platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and partnership building toward achieving sustainable healthcare reforms. He emphasized the Board’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare services through inclusive planning and evidence-based interventions.

Today, Friday 15th May 2026, the Honourable Commissioner of Health Kano State, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, chaired a mee...
15/05/2026

Today, Friday 15th May 2026, the Honourable Commissioner of Health Kano State, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, chaired a meeting on Media Parley on MNCH & CBS Funding, held at the Emergency Operation Centre, Kano.

The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration with media stakeholders to enhance awareness, advocacy, and public engagement on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) as well as Community-Based Services (CBS) funding across Kano State.

Discussions also highlighted the importance of sustained support, transparency, and effective communication strategies in improving healthcare delivery and ensuring better health outcomes for communities across the state.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Kano State Ministry of Health

Kano State Prepares for Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination Campaign with Stakeholder EngagementIn preparation for...
14/05/2026

Kano State Prepares for Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination Campaign with Stakeholder Engagement

In preparation for the upcoming Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) campaign, the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, in collaboration with UNICEF Nigeria, hosted a one-day stakeholder engagement yesterday at the board's conference hall.

The event brought together education stakeholders, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Parents Teachers Associations (PTAs), and youth organizations to underscore their vital role in mobilizing members and communities for the initiative.

In opening remarks, Professor Salisu Ahmed Ibrahim, Director General of the board represented by Sani Abdu Ungogo, Director of Environmental and Public Health, urged participants to spread awareness about the campaign, which targets women aged 15-49. He commended their consistent commitment to health programs and interventions.

Key presentations included an overview of "MNTE in Nigeria and Kano State" by Mallam Rabiu Ibrahim, the State Mobilization Officer, and "Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Immunization in Kano State" by Usman Yahya, UNICEF's Social and Behaviour Change Communication Officer.

The campaign is scheduled for May 16-20, 2026.
National Primary Health Care Development Agency
UNICEF

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