Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has said that the country’s ongoing health reforms are designed to protect lives while easing the physical and financial stress faced by citizens.
Speaking in Kano during the donation of medical equipment and consumables to Gidauniyar Alheri Community Health Centre, Pate—represented by his Technical Assistant, Dr. Ashiru Abubakar—explained that the reforms are built on the National Health Act. According to him, the goal is to create a National Health System that guarantees access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
The minister noted that such a system requires collective efforts from government, the private sector, and development partners through strong public-private partnerships. He commended former Minister of National Planning, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, for his commitment to community healthcare and urged other Nigerians to follow his example.
Chairman of the health facility, Dr. Aminu Sudawa, revealed that since its establishment in 2009 by 10 communities, the centre has achieved 10,000 safe deliveries with zero maternal deaths and provided 75,000 antenatal services within four years. The hospital also offers immunisation, family planning, minor surgeries, and other key services.
Sudawa and Kano State Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Aminu Bashir, thanked the Federal Government for the support and reaffirmed their commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state.
Source: Federal Ministry of Health / Local Reports