Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mal. Mani Malam Mumuni has chaired the state taskforce committee on Primary Health Care on Monday.
The meeting of the state taskforce meeting is usually conveyed to allow for comprehensive review of the progress made and challenges to a head.
Malam Mani assured that reviving the state health sector remains the priority of the Dauda administration.
He emphasized that vaccination remains a “crucial health intervention,” vital for preventing diseases that continue to affect communities across the state.
He stated not until the current reform championed by the Dauda administration, Zamfara has been facing serious health problems.
“The success of any primary Health care relies on the synergy between the government, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, and our development partners,” Malam Mudi explained.
According to the spokesman of the Ministry of Health Sulaiman Isah said collaborative spirit extends to infrastructure, with the state having approved the revitalization of all primary healthcare facilities, in addition to the 62 already undergoing renovation through the Impact Project.
Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking.
“Our progress is a direct result of our ability to work hand-in-hand with our communities and partners,” Maradun stated.
“We must sustain this momentum to ensure every citizen has access to the comprehensive care they deserve.”
The Taskforce Committee’s primary Health care objective remains clear: to achieve widespread immunization coverage for all vaccine-preventable diseases, with particular attention to polio and measles campaigns.
The Executive Secretary of Zamfara Primary Health Care Board Dr. Husaini Yakubu Anka, also handed down his remarks at the meeting
The representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) Zamfara State State Coordinator, Dr Raji, also offered some valuable guide to the Taskforce Committee emphasizing on accountability to ensure sustained improvements on health indicators in the state from investments by government and partners.
