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Ganduje, FG, Dangote, Bill Melinda Gates Foundations, UNICEF sign MoU on strengthening Kano health Systems

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Addendum III on strengthening the health care delivery system in Kano State with the Federal Government, Dangote, Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF.

Among the signatories to the MoU was the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr Faisal Shu’aib on behalf of the Federal Government, and other health professionals.

While the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed as witnesses at the occasion.

In a press release signed by Abba Anwar Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kano State, the state commitment in improving health care system by the state government the MoU would play key and critical role in making Kano greater towards achieving improved healthcare delivery system in the state.

Entrance to the MoU Addendum III
was facilitated by the state performance of the Addendum II were in the areas of fund sustainability for Routine Immunization (RI) programmes alongside increment of RI budget ceiling by 22 percent in the last six consecutive years, among others.

Provision of qualitative technical assistance and stronger capacity building in the local communities are part of the major areas the MoU would look into critically to enable the process remain result-oriented with effective implementation and transparent exercise.

While commending governor Ganduje’s political will in driving the process, development partners also applauded the traditional institutions for their continued and tireless efforts in making the entire process a success story.

Meanwhile, Gov. Ganduje also earned the Award of Excellence for the state as the Most Improved State on COVID-19 vaccination during the 2022 African Vaccination Week.

According to the statement, Ganduje was rewarded for his political will to make Kano greater on high pedestal in all areas of human endeavors, particularly healthcare delivery system.

The state governor assured his continued commitment and support for improving tertiary, secondary and primary health care delivery systems in the state.

He said, “We are also committed to see to the successful implementation of this MoU from all its ramifications.”

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