By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The Kaduna Maternal Accountability Mechanism (KADMAM) in collaboration with the State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) has held an advocacy meeting with the Ministry of Health on the integration of High Impact Practices (HIPs) in maternal, neonatal, child health, and nutrition.
The meeting, which took place at the SPHCB Conference Hall, Magajin Gari, Kaduna, brought together key health and budget officers to discuss ways of strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.
In his opening remarks, the Co-chair of KADMAM, Alhaji Garba Mohammed, underscored the importance of integrating proven, cost-effective interventions into Kaduna’s health policies, strategies, and programs. He commended Governor Uba Sani for his administration’s commitment to health reforms, citing the signing of the Kaduna State Mental Health Law and the ongoing Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) insurance enrollment drive as major milestones.
Garba emphasized that while progress has been made, more work is needed in implementation, funding, and scale-up of health interventions. He noted that High Impact Practices and globally validated MNCH+N approaches offer clear pathways to reducing maternal and child mortality, improving nutrition, and maximizing value for investment in health.
He called on stakeholders to increase political and budgetary commitment, stressing that policies must be backed with effective implementation and monitoring. He also highlighted the need for collaboration across planning, budgeting, service delivery, and monitoring departments to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
According to him, sustainable systems must be built to ensure that these interventions reach communities, especially women, newborns, and children in rural and underserved areas.
The meeting also featured goodwill messages and paper presentations from SPHCB, the State Ministry of Health, and other partners, focusing on high-impact practices and best approaches to improving maternal and child health in Kaduna.
