The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has led a high-level delegation of Health Sector Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to Rwanda for a study tour and peer-learning engagement aimed at gaining practical insights into innovative approaches to health-system strengthening and healthcare delivery.
This was made available in a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency Aminu Ahmad Turaki, ANIPR.
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The delegation includes the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Zahradeen, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar; the Director-General of the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim; and other senior members of the state’s health sector.
Supported by the Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF), the tour forms part of its commitment to strengthening health-sector partnerships, institutional learning, and sustainable approaches to improving healthcare outcomes in Kano State.
The engagement provides an opportunity for Kano’s health leadership to learn from Rwanda’s experience in healthcare governance, financing, primary healthcare, accountability, institutional coordination and people-centred service delivery, with a view to identifying best practices that can be adapted to the state’s healthcare context.
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This study tour aligns directly with the Kano First Healthcare Agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, particularly the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, strengthening primary healthcare institutions, and promoting efficient, accountable, and sustainable health-system management.
Speaking on the significance of the engagement, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahradeen noted that the delegation would explore practical models capable of strengthening Kano’s health institutions and improving healthcare outcomes, stressing the importance of translating lessons from the study tour into sustainable interventions that directly benefit citizens.
The participation of Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar provides a key opportunity to deepen learning around contributory healthcare coverage, health financing, strategic purchasing, enrollee protection, and financial risk protection, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Similarly, the participation of Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim underscores the state’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare as the foundation of an effective, equitable, and resilient health system.
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The delegation will engage relevant Rwandan institutions and stakeholders, exchange experiences, and identify innovative approaches to adapt locally.
This engagement reinforces the commitment of the Kano State Government and its partners, including SANHDEF, to continuous learning, strategic collaboration, and evidence-based reforms aimed at building a stronger, more responsive, and people-centred healthcare system for the people of Kano State.
