Uba Sani Pledges Strengthened Healthcare Partnerships to Combat Maternal, Child Mortality
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality rates through strategic investments in healthcare infrastructure and partnerships with development organizations. The governor made this known on Tuesday during an audience with the Maternal and Reproductive Health (MRH) Collective, led by Professor Bosede Afolabi, in Kaduna.
The delegation presented a comprehensive framework for collaboration aimed at tackling maternal and child health challenges in the state. In response, Governor Sani highlighted significant strides made by his administration, underscoring a bold allocation of 16.07% of the 2025 budget to healthcare—the second-largest sectoral allocation after education.
He revealed that 290 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across Kaduna State have been upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment, contributing to a modest reduction in maternal and child mortality rates. Building on these achievements, the state plans to upgrade and equip 255 PHCs to level-2 status in 2025, with contracts already awarded for the revitalization of 143 facilities.
Governor Sani also emphasized ongoing efforts to upgrade secondary healthcare facilities and ensure they are equipped and staffed with qualified medical professionals. Furthermore, the state’s healthcare insurance scheme is being expanded to prioritize the poor, vulnerable, and underserved communities.
The governor assured the MRH Collective of his administration’s readiness to deepen partnerships with development stakeholders, emphasizing that building healthy communities where the poor and vulnerable have access to quality healthcare remains central to Kaduna State’s vision.
“With sustained investment and collaboration, we are confident of achieving significant reductions in preventable maternal and child deaths while creating a robust healthcare system for all,” Governor Sani stated.
