Health care
Government Engages 440 Health Workers To Boost Maternal, Child Healthcare In Gombe
Government Engages 440 Health Workers To Boost Maternal, Child Healthcare In Gombe
Government engages 440 health workers to boost maternal, child healthcare in Gombe . The UNICEF official said that 24,874 vulnerable women and children had been enrolled in the health insurance scheme.
The Gombe state government has engaged 440 health personnel to enhance access to quality maternal and child health services.
The workers were trained and deployed to primary health facilities in 114 wards under a healthcare intervention programme funded by GAVI and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the last three years.
Nuzhat Rafique, chief of UNICEF field office, Bauchi, said this during the close-out of the programme on Friday in Gombe.
She said the measure was to ensure athe vailability of at least two skilled health workers to support maternal and newborn services at the grassroots.
Ms Rafique said the intervention significantly improved maternal and child health outcomes and strengthened PHC systems and routine immunisation services in the state.
She said the partnership also provided 11 cold stores, renovated five PHC centres, distributed two vehicles, 40 motorcycles, and 140 cold chain equipment to ensure improved access to potent vaccines.
The UNICEF official said that 24,874 vulnerable women and children had been enrolled in the health insurance scheme in the four priority zero-dose local government areas.
“Percentage of pregnant women supported at birth by a skilled health worker increased from 21.1 to 37.9 per cent between 2018 and 2024, with an 80 per cent increase.
“Percentage of women with postnatal checks during the first two days after birth increased from 25.1 to 44.9 per cent between 2018 and 2024, representing a 79 per cent increase.
“Children vaccinated with pental -1 increased from 37.3 to 66.0 per cent between 2018 and 2024, with a 77 per cent increase.
“Children fully immunised, all basic vaccinations, increased from 18.2 to 49.2 per cent between 2018 and 2024, representing a 170 per cent increase,” she said.
Ms Rafique further said that the partnership supported the development of the 2025 Gombe State Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AOP), to serve as the instrument for sustainability of the programme.
She, therefore, advocated proactive measures to ensure sustainability of the programme through the prompt release of counterpart funds to facilitate effective implementation.
Ms Rafique commended the state government, traditional leaders and other stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the programme.
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya lauded the GAVI/State-funded Primary Healthcare initiative in the state.
Represented by Ibrahim Njodi, the secretary to the state government, Mr Yahaya said the state had utilised the partnership to support healthcare service delivery, renovate facilities and train frontline health workers.
He said the programme recorded remarkable successes resulting in improving health outcomes for children and women in the state.
He stated that primary health facilities were either constructed or upgraded to enable them to provide 24-hour services in rural and urban communities.
The governor said the state had enrolled 154,394 beneficiaries in the health insurance scheme to enhance access to quality healthcare service delivery.
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
“I’m delighted to report significant progress in maternal and child health indicators, indicating immunisation, antenatal care and hospital delivery as revealed by the Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey 2024.
“This achievement is a testament to the substantial investment made by all parties involved in the MoU.
“We are grateful for the support from our MoU partners including financial and technical assistance,” he said.
Mr Yahaya commended the development partners for the quick intervention and refurbishing of the Gombe Central medical store, which was razed by fire in 2024.
Katsina Gov. Dikko Radda Sets Strict Regulatory Standards For Health Institutions
Katsina Gov. Dikko Radda sets strict regulatory standards for health institutions. Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced that only health training institutions that meet regulatory requirements will be allowed to operate in the state.
The governor made this statement at the State Executive Council meeting, through a release issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, on Wednesday in Katsina.
The governor made this disclosure after receiving the comprehensive evaluation report on the state’s College of Health Sciences and Technology (COHESKAT) and 31 private health training institutions (PHTIs) operating across the state.
Mr Radda commended the committee for its thorough work and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding high educational standards in healthcare training.
“We must ensure that only qualified institutions operate in Katsina State,” the governor stated.
Mr Radda also directed the immediate establishment of a white paper committee to implement the panel’s recommendations.
Dikko Radda
Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee and Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Faisal Umar, said that many private health institutions in the state had significant deficiencies.
He further noted that the report showed only nine out of the 31 private health colleges met the necessary operational standards.
Mr Umar stated, “The majority of the private health training institutions visited are unfit to operate in the state due to noncompliance with both regulatory and professional standards.”
Akwa Ibom Senator Applauds Umo Eno On A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme
Akwa Ibom Senator applauds Umo Eno on A.R.I.S.E entrepreneurial equipment support scheme. Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has commended Governor Umo Eno on the successful launch of the A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme.
Describing the initiative as a groundbreaking effort to empower small businesses, the distinguished Senator emphasized its potential to boost productivity and create sustainable job opportunities across Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, Senator Bassey lauded Governor Eno’s commitment to human capital development through strategic empowerment schemes, maintaining that the A.R.I.S.E Agenda is a transformative blueprint for economic growth.
According to Senator Bassey, “the newly launched scheme, which provides essential business equipment to budding entrepreneurs, will significantly enhance small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), fostering innovation and self-reliance among citizens.”
Speaking further, the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial Senator further emphasized that he has, through his pet project, the RHAB-YESS Foundation, aligned his empowerment initiatives with the A.R.I.S.E Agenda to complement the Governor’s vision.
He reiterated his dedication to supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in Akwa Ibom State, particularly in areas of youth and women empowerment.
Akwa Ibom Empowerment
“Governor Umo Eno’s A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme is a testament to his administration’s commitment to grassroots economic development. This initiative will undoubtedly provide small business owners with the necessary tools to enhance productivity and contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy.
Through RHAB-YESS Foundation, we will continue to play our part in supporting young entrepreneurs and ensuring the success of this noble vision,” Senator Bassey stated.
He urged beneficiaries of the scheme to make the most of the opportunity by leveraging the equipment received to expand their businesses, create employment, and contribute to the overall economic advancement of the state.
Visitation Panel Reveals Only 9 Of 31 Private Health Colleges In Katsina Meet Standards
Visitation panel reveals only 9 of 31 private health colleges in Katsina meet standards. A visitation panel established by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has revealed that only nine out of 31 private health training institutions in the state meet the required operational standards.
The panel, inaugurated on October 25, 2024, presented its findings on March 12, 2025, exposing widespread noncompliance with regulatory and professional requirements among most institutions.
Presenting the report at Government House, Katsina, panel chairman and Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, stated that several colleges were operating below acceptable standards.
“The majority of these private health training institutions are unfit to operate in the state due to noncompliance with both regulatory and professional requirements,” Kaita noted.
Receiving the report during a State Executive Council meeting, Governor Radda commended the panel for its thorough assessment and emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare education.
“We must ensure that only qualified institutions are allowed to operate in Katsina State,” he said.
Following the report, the governor ordered the immediate formation of a White Paper Committee to guide the implementation of the panel’s recommendations.
Katsina
Panel Members:
The evaluation panel included:
Dr. Muhammad Usman – Former Special Adviser on Higher Education
Rabi’u Abdu Ruma – Retired Permanent Secretary
Dr. Ma’awuya Aliu – Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health
Shu’aibu Aliyu – Auditor General for Local Governments
Safiyanu Maikano Mani – Pioneer Provost, College of Health Sciences
Abubakar Saminu – OHOCSS Representative & Panel Secretary
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