Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna, has commended the partnership between the state and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Sani, represented by Hadiza Balarabe, the deputy governor, spoke on Thursday during an advocacy visit by the state WHO team to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna.
He said the partnership has improved immunisation coverage and enhanced prevention and control of disease outbreaks in the state.
The governor added that the collaboration has also enhanced the state’s surveillance systems and continues to promote universal health coverage in Kaduna state.
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“The technical and operational support provided by the WHO team has helped us respond swiftly and effectively to challenges, from polio eradication to addressing endemic and epidemic diseases,” he said.
The governor said the visit “provides an opportunity to deepen collaboration, align priorities, and jointly explore new strategies to address the persistent and emerging health needs of our communities”.
“We are especially keen to strengthen local capacity, ensure sustainability of health interventions, and reach underserved populations,” he added.
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He affirmed that Kaduna state is “committed to investing in the health and well-being of our people”.
“Through strategic reforms and infrastructure development, we have expanded access to primary health care, improved maternal and child health services, and strengthened the state’s disease surveillance architecture,” the governor said.
“However, we recognise that more work is needed to achieve resilient, equitable, and people-centred healthcare delivery.”
While thanking WHO for its continuous support to Kaduna and Nigeria at large in advancing public health, strengthening health systems, and responding to emergencies, the governor promised Kaduna’s commitment to a robust partnership.
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“The state will create an enabling environment for your work and ensure that our shared goals translate into tangible improvements in health outcomes across the state,” he said.
