Healthcare: Kaduna to rehabilitate 17 centres of excellence

The Kaduna State Government is set to rehabilitate 17 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) into Centres of Excellence, according to Dr Abdulkadir Mu'azu Mayere, Secretary to the State Government. This initiative is part of Governor Uba Sani's commitment to providing accessible quality healthcare to residents, regardless of their location or status.

Dr Mayere emphasized that the rehabilitation project will not only involve physical renovation but also infrastructure upgrades, supply of medical equipment and essential medicines, and improved service delivery. The foundation of human capital development and sustainable economic growth lies in primary healthcare, as PHCs serve as the first point of contact for antenatal care, immunization, treatment of common illnesses, and early disease detection.

By rehabilitating these 17 centres, the state aims to establish stronger healthcare hubs within local government areas, which will enhance referrals, clinical quality, and provide platforms for continuous learning. The deployment of tricycle ambulances will strengthen the emergency referral system and reduce delays in accessing higher-level medical care, with delays in referrals posing serious consequences in cases of maternal and newborn emergencies, trauma, and severe infections.

The Secretary to the State Government called for accountability in implementing and managing the projects, urging ministries, departments, agencies, local government authorities, facility managers, and community structures to ensure this. The ground-breaking ceremony marked the beginning of the process, with the ultimate vision being to build a healthcare system that people can trust.