By Mahmud Gambo Sani
Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf; the Executive Secretary of the state Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen and Malam Abubakar Umar Muhammad, a member of the implementation committee for the intervention, have been honoured with Awards of Appreciation by the elders and community head of Janbulo Housing Estate, in Gwale Local Government Area of the state.
The awards were presented by the community elders and leadership in recognition of their contributions, commitment and support towards the successful renovation and improvement of the Janbulo Kabuga Health Post and the overall effort to improve healthcare delivery within the community.
Dr. Yusuf, who was unable to attend the occasion, was ably represented by the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Zahraddeen, who received the award on his behalf.
The recognition followed the recent renovation and improvement of the health post through the intervention of KHETFUND.
“The project demonstrates the commitment of the Kano State Government and KHETFUND to strengthening healthcare facilities at the grassroots and improving access to quality and affordable healthcare services,” said a statement made available to The Triumph in Kano.
During the appreciation visit, it said, Dr. Zahraddeen called on residents to make optimal use of the renovated facility and take collective responsibility for protecting it from vandalism, misuse and neglect.
She emphasised that the sustainability of the intervention depends greatly on community ownership and responsible utilisation.
She noted that supporting the renovation and strengthening of healthcare facilities falls within the mandate of KHETFUND and forms part of the fund’s commitment to developing a sustainable healthcare financing system and improving healthcare services for residents of the state.
The Executive Secretary also commended Malam Abubakar Umar Muhammad, who served as a member of the implementation committee, for his dedication, diligence and commitment to ensuring that the intervention was properly monitored and implemented to a high standard.
His inclusion among the award recipients by the community elders, she noted, reflects their appreciation of the important role played by the implementation team in translating the intervention from planning into a tangible healthcare facility that directly benefits residents.
Dr. Zahraddeen further encouraged other staff of KHETFUND to emulate such professionalism, integrity, dedication and commitment to duty.
She stressed that effective healthcare interventions require teamwork, accountability, proper monitoring and strong engagement with beneficiary communities.
She also charged the healthcare workers at the facility to maintain cleanliness, ensure proper utilisation of the equipment and protect the facility so that it can continue to provide essential healthcare services to the community.
Speaking on behalf of the community delegation, the Officer-in-Charge of the health facility, Malama Mabaruka Muhammad Auwal, expressed appreciation to the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf and the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr.
Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, for responding promptly to the community’s request for the renovation.
He assured the government and KHETFUND that the facility would be judiciously utilised, properly maintained and protected for the benefit of the community.
The decision by the community elders and head to honour the three individuals was a significant demonstration of community appreciation for responsive leadership, dedicated public service and effective implementation of healthcare interventions.
The recognition also highlights the importance of collaboration between government leadership, health agencies, implementation teams and local communities in ensuring that investments in healthcare translate into sustainable and meaningful benefits for the people.