The Kaduna State government has allocated ₦71.65 billion to enhance medical services and infrastructure, alongside distributing over ₦3 billion worth of modern medical equipment to 290 primary healthcare centers in the state. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Health, Umma Ahmad, during a press briefing on Thursday in Kaduna.
Ahmad highlighted key achievements of the administration, stating, “We have recorded remarkable strides in the health sector,” which includes substantial budget allocations and infrastructure upgrades. Related Stories Kaduna Electric denies N600 million tax liability allegation, accuses state govt of ‘cheap blackmail’ Kaduna Government seals Kaduna Disco office over N600 million ‘unpaid tax’ The ongoing projects feature the construction of a 300-bed specialist hospital and the establishment of emergency medical services, upgrades to nine secondary health facilities. As part of its comprehensive healthcare strategy, Ahmad highlighted the state’s initiatives to address pressing health issues.
She stated, “Additionally, the state is tackling malnutrition with 31,000 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and improving healthcare access through expanded insurance coverage, benefiting over 83,000 individuals,” she said In her address, Ahmad also discussed new digital health initiatives, including the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and the launch of Project 10 Million, which focuses on screening citizens .
