By Farouk Isa Musa PRO DMCSA
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening healthcare education and institutional capacity, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has provided a generous support grant of ₦2,125,000 million to the Kano State College of Health Science and Technology, aimed at facilitating staff study tours designed to improve capacity building and knowledge sharing.
The study tour, which is set to benefit key academic and administrative staff, is part of a broader initiative by the Fund to strengthen healthcare delivery in Kano through investments in human capital development.
The institutions visited by the staff members of the College during the multi-institutional tour to observe best practices, curriculum innovations, and training models in other reputable health training institutions within Nigeria, include the Colleges of Health Sciences and Technology, Ningi in Bauchi State, that of Damaturu in Yobe State, and Kaltungo in Gombe State.
Speaking during a Post-Funding Verification visit to the college premises, the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, who was represented by the Head of Account Alh. Abdulmalik Kabir emphasized the Fund’s commitment to revitalizing health education and services in the state.
“This support is part of our mandate to enhance the quality of healthcare by investing in the people who deliver it.
By exposing our educators to new ideas and successful models, we are ensuring that Kano remains at the forefront of health science education in Nigeria,” the Executive Secretary stated.
The Principal of the College, who spoke through the Bursar Alh. Abdullahi Dalhat, expressed deep appreciation for the Fund’s intervention, noting that the tour will go a long way in equipping staff with new methodologies and pedagogical tools that will improve teaching outcomes.
“This is a strategic investment that will have a ripple effect on the quality of our graduates and, by extension, on healthcare services in Kano and beyond. We commend KHETFUND for their foresight and support,” the Bursar added.
The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) continues to play a vital role in supporting public health institutions in Kano through grants, infrastructure development, and training initiatives all geared toward strengthening the healthcare system and achieving universal health coverage in the state.
It was established to support healthcare development in Kano State through sustainable financing mechanisms, with a focus on improving infrastructure, capacity building, and service delivery in the health sector.
