WHO, Kano partner over universal health coverage

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its pledge to support the Kano state government accelerate its attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

WHO Country Representative, Dr. Kazadi Mulombo Walter, gave the commitment when he paid a courtesy visit to the State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA).

Walter explained that effort would focus on technical support to catalyse improved quality care across public health facilities in the state.

Represented by WHO Field Officer, Kano, Dr. Mayana Sanusi Abubakar, Walter disclosed the intention of the United Nations agency to equally strengthen the capacity of KASHCMA’s staff for efficient delivery.

The WHO chief cited strategic areas of urgent intervention in Kano’s healthcare contributary scheme, stressing attention on policy review to enhance use of data for decision-making.

Walter applauded the government’s political will to commit huge resources to health population and achievement of the UHC.

He said the enactment of new policies and revamping of legislative action on framework on health contributory schemes was reducing out-of-pocket health expenditures and improving access to healthcare.

Executive Secretary of KASHCMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, appreciated the WHO team for the visit, adding that since her assumption of assumption, she has been working hard to ensure successful implementation of the scheme in the state.