The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD CON, has conducted a comprehensive tour of primary healthcare centres across the state. He stated that the tour would aid in the development of more functional healthcare facilities and strengthen the expertise of its workforce.
While inspecting health facilities in Matazu and Kankia local government areas, Governor Radda disclosed ongoing efforts to recruit medical professionals to further enhance quality service delivery within the state’s healthcare sector. However, he revealed that only eleven out of forty targeted medical doctors had responded to the state’s employment offers.
The Katsina Governor commended the staff at Matazu Comprehensive Health Centre for maintaining a clean environment. Also, while at Rimaye town in Kankia LGA, Governor Radda pledged to release funds for the completion of the abandoned police station. He directed the council chairman to submit an official request for the renovation to commence.
During the tour, Governor Radda also paid visits to primary healthcare centres in Abukur, Lambar Rimi Charanchi, Koda, Kafinsoli, Gyaza, Karaduwa, and Jikamshi. He reiterated his commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality across the state.
In Koda, Governor Radda announced the approval of the upgrade of Koda Primary Health Centre to a Comprehensive Health Centre. He added that efforts were underway to upgrade Kafinsoli Primary Health Centre, including the construction of a perimeter wall and the provision of additional medical facilities.
Furthermore, Governor Radda informed residents of Kafinsoli that the replacement of their transformer had been authorised to improve power supply and meet critical needs of their community.
This comprehensive tour of various health centres in the state, reaffirms the Radda administration’s dedication to understanding and addressing the specific needs of each community.
