By PRO ministry of Health Kano, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa
A High-Level Health Media Dialogue has convened key representatives from the Federal and State Governments, along with media executives across the country, to strengthen collaboration and sustain advocacy for improved Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery and better health outcomes nationwide.
The engagement served as a strategic platform to bridge communication gaps between policymakers and the media while fostering joint efforts toward a healthier population.
The dialogue focused on developing practical strategies to enhance health care financing, transparency, and accountability, in alignment with national priorities and global health targets.
Participants agreed that effective information dissemination and accurate media reporting are essential tools for promoting accountability and driving sustainable health sector reforms.
Speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health system.
He stated that over the past two years, the government has pursued a national consensus around its development agenda, adding that “in the health sector, the results of these efforts are beginning to manifest.”
Also in attendance were the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, who both endorsed the dialogue’s resolutions.
They reiterated their commitment to strengthening intergovernmental collaboration and implementing actionable measures that will ensure equitable and accessible PHC services across Nigeria.
In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Kano State, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, highlighted the Kano State Government’s unwavering commitment to advancing quality health care delivery at the grassroots level.
He explained that under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the State has intensified investments in the revitalization of Primary Health Care facilities, recruitment and training of health personnel, and expansion of essential health services particularly for women and children.
Dr. Yusuf further noted that Kano State has made notable progress in routine immunization, maternal and child health programs, and disease prevention and control initiatives, while strengthening community participation to ensure sustainability.
He emphasized that these actions align with the Federal Government’s reform agenda and reaffirm the State’s determination to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all residents.
The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment from all stakeholders to sustain media-health sector collaboration as a crucial driver of policy advocacy, public engagement, and transparent health governance.
Participants resolved to continue working collectively to amplify health messages, improve accountability, and promote better health outcomes for every Nigerian.
