WHO Hails Kano Yusuf’s Tackling of Health Workforce Shortage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and address shortages of health workers.
The WHO Representative in Kano, Dr Sunusi Abubakar Mayana, gave the commendation alongside the UNICEF Representative in the state, Dr Muhammadu Damish, during the official launch and presentation of appointment letters to 2,037 newly recruited clinical and non-clinical health personnel at the Kano Government House.
Mayana said development partners were not in competition with government but were committed to supporting and mobilising resources for the implementation of government programmes and policies.
He described the recruitment as evidence of the governor’s commitment to addressing critical gaps in the health sector, adding that families across Kano would benefit from the intervention.
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He also praised the state government for working through established systems and institutions, noting that sustainable development required building systems capable of delivering results beyond the tenure of any administration.
The UNICEF representative also commended the government for investing in human resources and improving healthcare delivery, describing the recruitment as an important step towards expanding access to quality healthcare services.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association in Kano also praised Yusuf for upgrading primary healthcare facilities across the state and improving major secondary healthcare institutions.
The NMA said the upgrading of hospitals, including Muhammad Buhari Hospital and Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Hospital, would enhance medical training, residency programmes and specialised healthcare services.
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Medical and Health Workers Union and Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria also described the reforms as an investment in the future of healthcare delivery in the state.
The groups urged the government to sustain the reforms and continue supporting initiatives that create opportunities for citizens while strengthening the healthcare system.
The development partners reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with the Kano State Government to consolidate the gains recorded in the health sector.
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