Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, North West Nigeria, has said healthcare is not a privilege but a right of the people, hence the commitment of his administration to the sector.
Such commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery, the governor explained, has led to national and international accolades.
Gov. Sani who was speaking at the commissioning of a new pharma-grade warehouse at Makera, South of the State capital, said the facility will lead to enhanced healthcare delivery, which will ultimately improve the health and well-being of the people..
According to him, “Our efforts have been recognized with 10 awards, both national and international, including the prestigious Excellence Award by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA).”
Sani emphasised that in Kaduna State, good healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental human right, adding that the PHC Leadership Challenge in Abuja had earlier ranked the state as the best in Primary Health Care in the North West zone.
He further said that the new pharma-grade warehouse will lead to enhanced healthcare delivery, which will ultimately improve the health and well-being of the citizens of Kaduna State.
“This warehouse is a symbol of our dedication to ensuring the continuous availability, efficient storage, and distribution of essential health commodities. By strengthening our supply chain, we are ensuring that life-saving medications and supplies reach every corner of our state,’’ he added.
The Governor disclosed that Kaduna State is one of the first states to pay the 15% counterpart funding for the warehouse upgrade, promising to renovate and upgrade identified warehouses in Zones 1 and 3 to Pharma Grade standard.
According to Governor Uba Sani, upgrading the zonal warehouses will further improve the accessibility of quality drugs to the good people of Kaduna state.
The Governor expressed gratitude to development partners like the Global Fund and UNICEF, as well as Fidson Healthcare and Emzor Group for their support.
He further said that while Fidson Healthcare played a key role in organizing the storage system in the warehouse, Emzor Group provided insurance coverage for the facility.
The Governor added that ‘’their contributions have enabled the Kaduna State Health Supplies Management Agency to mature and reach the “ready to integrate.’’
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