The Kano State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) alongside Family Planning (FP) services.
The initiative is being driven through revitalized primary healthcare delivery, strategic recruitment of frontline health workers, and targeted community-based interventions across the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this during a media parley on MNCH/FP.
The event was organized by the Kano State Led Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM) with support from Pathfinder International.
Dr. Yusuf emphasized that maternal, neonatal, and postnatal healthcare remain top priorities for the ministry due to their critical role in protecting the lives of women and children.
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The state’s strategy main focus is equipping grassroots facilities to handle emergencies swiftly.
The Commissioner noted that delayed medical attention, particularly during prolonged labor, remains a primary cause of complications for mothers and newborns.
“One of the major things we are doing is strengthening activities within primary healthcare facilities so they can better handle emergencies and provide timely interventions,” Dr. Yusuf stated.
To counter these delays, the government is implementing:
Improved emergency response systems.
Specialized training for healthcare workers and facility managers to enhance patient communication and case management.
Increased availability of essential medications and maternal healthcare commodities.
Addressing human resource gaps is central to the state’s healthcare agenda.
Dr. Yusuf revealed that arrangements are underway to recruit additional health workers to scale up MNCH and family planning service delivery directly within communities.
Furthermore, a comprehensive grassroots infrastructure upgrade is currently in motion.
To ensure these interventions are impactful, the ministry has already conducted monitoring and assessment visits to approximately 300 clinics across the state.
Dr. Yusuf stressed the critical role of family planning in improving long-term health outcomes, noting that robust awareness and access enable families to make informed, life-saving choices.
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He concluded by challenging the press to take an active role in driving community behavioural change.
“The media has an important role to play in helping to improve public understanding and strengthening community response to healthcare programmes,” he said.
Reaffirming the state’s commitment to sustainable healthcare, the Commissioner assured that Kano State will continue to deepen its collaborations with development partners, civil society organizations, and local communities to safeguard the health of mothers and children.
