The Kano State Ministry of Health has paid an assessment visit to the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Unguwa Uku, Tarauni Local Government Area, to evaluate the quality of healthcare services being delivered, particularly to malnourished children.
The delegation led by the Honourable Commissioner for Health Kano State Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf ably represented by the Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Gano, who emphasized on the commitment of the State Government to improving access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots level.
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During the visit, Dr. Gano commended the leadership of the PHC Head, Hajiya Aisha Ahmad Usman, for her dedication in managing the centre and ensuring that vulnerable children receive the care they deserve.
He also expressed appreciation to development partner, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), represented by their Project Coordinator, Dr. Hemmed Lukonge, for their continued support in addressing malnutrition and strengthening the health system.
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Dr. Gano explained that the visit was aimed at assessing children suffering from malnutrition are being treated at the centre, with a focus on the distribution and utilization of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) which is provided free.
He disclosed that the State Government, in collaboration with its partners, has invested over one billion naira in the procurement of RUTF to ensure malnourished children across the state have access to life saving nutrition.
The welfare of our children remains a top priority for the administration. By working hand in hand with our partners, we are determined to reduce the burden of malnutrition and guarantee a healthier future for our young ones,” he said.
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The Ministry affirms its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery and ensuring that every child, should have access to essential health and nutrition services.
