By Rabi’u Sunusi
The Kano State Ministry of Health and development partners have reviewed the implementation of health programmes during the third quarter of 2026, with a focus on improving service delivery and strengthening collaboration across the state.
The review was held at ChartWell Hotel, Kano, during the Ministry’s Third Quarter Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Performance Review and Partners Coordination Forum.
The meeting brought together ministry officials, development partners and other stakeholders to assess progress, identify implementation gaps and discuss strategies for improving healthcare delivery.
Participating partners included the World Health Organization (WHO), SANHDEF, FCDO Lafiya, AFENET, Society for Family Health (SFH), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and KAIZEN, among others.
The forum featured welcome remarks by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Abdulkadir Shehu, an overview of the meeting’s objectives by the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics, goodwill messages from development partners and a presentation on the Q3 performance review by consultant Mr Dived Attah.
The Commissioner for Health delivered the opening and closing remarks, emphasising accountability, effective planning and sustained collaboration in strengthening the state’s health sector.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with development partners to improve healthcare services, monitor programme implementation and ensure that health interventions align with Kano State’s development priorities.
