Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

08/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Appoints Abdussalam Mahmud Ahmad as Liaison Officer for Students’ Healthcare Programme at Northwest University, Kano

8th January 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has appointed Abdussalam Mahmud Ahmad, President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Northwest University, Kano, as the Liaison Officer between KSCHMA and Northwest University, Kano under the Students’ Contributory Healthcare Programme (SCHEP).

The appointment, which takes effect from 8th January 2026, was formally conveyed through an official appointment letter presented by the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, on behalf of the Agency’s Management.

The appointment is aimed at strengthening collaboration between KSCHMA and Northwest University, Kano, to ensure effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Students’ Contributory Healthcare Programme within the university community.

In his role as Liaison Officer, Abdussalam Mahmud Ahmad will serve as the link between KSCHMA, the university administration, and school clinics. He will support student enrollment, verification, and documentation of beneficiaries; monitor healthcare service delivery to ensure compliance with approved operational guidelines and benefit packages; and identify, document, and report complaints, implementation gaps, and operational challenges to the Agency.

He will also support advocacy, sensitization, and student engagement activities to promote enrollment into the Scheme, facilitate data collection and submission of periodic reports, and uphold professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in the discharge of his responsibilities.

KSCHMA reiterates its commitment to expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare for students in tertiary institutions across Kano State, in line with the state government’s vision of inclusive and sustainable healthcare delivery.

KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

08/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Enrolls Kano Hunters Association into State Healthcare Scheme Following Courtesy Visit

8th January 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has enrolled members of the Kano Hunters Association into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, following a courtesy visit by the Association to the Agency’s headquarters in Kano.

The delegation, led by the Secretary of the Kano Hunters Association, Ayuba Abdu Kwankwaso, was warmly received by the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, alongside members of the Agency’s management team.

The visit provided an opportunity for constructive engagement on the mandate of KSCHMA and the importance of extending affordable and quality healthcare services to organized community and professional groups across Kano State.

The leadership of the Kano Hunters Association commended the Kano State Government for prioritizing the welfare of citizens through the contributory healthcare scheme and expressed appreciation for KSCHMA’s sustained efforts in expanding coverage to underserved and community-based groups.

In her remarks, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar reaffirmed KSCHMA’s commitment to inclusive healthcare access and the attainment of universal health coverage in Kano State. She emphasized the strategic role of community-based organizations in promoting awareness, building trust, and driving enrollment into the scheme.

Demonstrating the Agency’s responsiveness and people-centered approach to service delivery, the Executive Secretary directed the KSCHMA Rapid Response Team to immediately enroll members of the Kano Hunters Association into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, thereby ensuring prompt access to healthcare benefits for the Association’s members.

The engagement concluded with mutual assurances of sustained collaboration between KSCHMA and the Kano Hunters Association in advancing healthcare awareness, enrollment, and social protection for the people of Kano State.

KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

08/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Strengthens Healthcare Access for Orphans with Support from Key Community Organisations

8th January 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) today received courtesy visits from the Amalgamated Orphans Fairness and Justice Society and the All Kwankwasiyya Group Organisations, underscoring collaborative efforts to expand access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations across Kano State.

The Amalgamated Orphans Fairness and Justice Society, led by its Chairman, Musa Gausu, was received by the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, alongside members of the Agency’s management team.

During the visit, the Association highlighted its mandate to promote fairness, justice, and the welfare of orphans and formally requested enrollment of orphans under its care into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme.

In response, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar commended the Association for its humanitarian work and approved the enrollment of orphans into the Scheme under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF).

She further tasked the Association to immediately mobilize all eligible orphans under its mandate for prompt enrollment, in line with KSCHMA and BHCPF guidelines.

In a related engagement, the All Kwankwasiyya Group Organisations, led by Ibrahim Sule Mu’allim, visited the Executive Secretary to express support for KSCHMA’s healthcare initiatives and commitment to vulnerable groups.

The Executive Secretary welcomed the collaboration and encouraged the Group to assist in mobilizing eligible orphans and indigent persons within their networks, complementing the efforts of the Amalgamated Orphans Fairness and Justice Society.

These engagements reaffirm KSCHMA’s commitment to inclusive healthcare delivery, strengthened through partnerships with community and socio-political organisations, ensuring that vulnerable children and other underserved populations across Kano State have access to essential and quality healthcare services under the BHCPF scheme.

KSCHMA cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

07/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Rapid Response Team Enrolls Electrical Shock Victim and Critically ill Young Woman for Emergency Medical Care

7th January 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) Rapid Response Team has, under the directive of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, enrolled Umar Muhammad, a 32-year-old man who sustained a severe electrical shock injury to his right hand, resulting in extensive burns and near-amputation.

In a related intervention, the Rapid Response Team also enrolled Hafsat Muhammad, a 21-year-old woman living with a critical medical condition, to ensure her immediate access to lifesaving medical services and continued specialist care.

The enrollments were carried out to guarantee uninterrupted access to comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency treatment, specialist management, hospitalization, and follow-up care at accredited health facilities under the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme.

Acting promptly on the directive of the Executive Secretary, the Rapid Response Team coordinated all necessary processes to prioritize both cases and facilitate timely medical intervention.

Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar reaffirmed KSCHMA’s commitment to rapid humanitarian response and equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable individuals requiring urgent medical attention.

“KSCHMA remains steadfast in ensuring that no citizen is denied lifesaving care due to financial or social barriers. Our Rapid Response Team exists to respond swiftly to critical health situations and protect the dignity of all residents,” the Executive Secretary stated.

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency continues to strengthen its emergency response and community surveillance mechanisms to ensure timely, inclusive, and quality healthcare delivery across Kano State.

KSCHMA Cares — One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
KSCHMA

07/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Welcomes Newborn Rahila, Celebrates Bond of Institutional Family

7th January 2026

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has joyfully celebrated the birth of a newborn baby girl, Rahila, to a female staff member of the Agency, describing the occasion as a profound reflection of the unity, mutual respect, and strong sense of family that define the KSCHMA workforce.

The newborn was graciously named Rahila by her parents in honour of the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar. This gesture was made as a mark of deep admiration and appreciation for her exemplary leadership, unwavering commitment to staff welfare, and her nurturing, motherly disposition that continues to inspire confidence, loyalty, and dedication among members of the Agency.

Management noted that such an expression of goodwill goes beyond formal workplace relations and underscores the strong emotional connection, trust, and shared values that bind KSCHMA staff together. It highlights the Agency’s culture of inclusiveness, empathy, and collective responsibility, where leadership is not only defined by policy direction and institutional reforms, but also by genuine human connection and care.

In her response, the Executive Secretary, speaking on behalf of the Management and entire staff of KSCHMA, expressed sincere gratitude for the honour. She congratulated the family on the safe delivery of the baby and offered heartfelt prayers for the child’s sound health, long life, and prosperous future.

The Management and staff of KSCHMA collectively join the family in celebrating the arrival of baby Rahila, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to promoting a supportive, humane, and people-centred working environment where staff welfare, solidarity, and shared joy remain core institutional values.

KSCHMA remains resolute in its mandate to protect the health and dignity of the people of Kano State, while also nurturing an internal culture that reflects the same compassion and care it extends to the wider society.

KSCHMA Cares: One Health, One Voice, One Future

Signed:

Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

06/01/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Expands Healthcare Coverage to 10,000 Cottage Traders in Kano

6th January 2026

The Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expanded access to affordable and quality healthcare by enrolling 10,000 cottage traders and street hawkers into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme (KSCHS), reaffirming the administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and social protection.

The enrollment exercise was formally flagged off today at the Kano State Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency, No. 127 Foundation Road, Farm Centre, Kano.

In his welcome address, the Director-General of the Kano State Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency, Honourable Abubakar Ahmad Bichi, commended the State Government for prioritizing the welfare of informal sector operators. He noted that access to healthcare is critical to sustaining livelihoods, enhancing productivity, and improving the overall wellbeing of cottage traders and street hawkers.

In her remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, explained that the initiative is designed to protect beneficiaries from the burden of out-of-pocket medical expenses while guaranteeing access to quality healthcare services across accredited health facilities in Kano State. She emphasized that the enrollment drive aligns with the vision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to deepen universal health coverage and ensure that no resident of the State is left behind.

Delivering his remarks, the Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, reaffirmed the State Government’s resolve to prioritize the wellbeing of both formal and informal sector workers, describing good health as fundamental to productivity, economic stability, and sustainable development. He praised KSCHMA for its structured, transparent, and people-oriented approach to extending healthcare protection to vulnerable groups.

Participants at the event were provided with clear guidance on enrollment procedures, service utilization, and access to accredited health facilities, as part of efforts to ensure seamless implementation of the Scheme.

The formal flag-off of the enrollment exercise was performed on behalf of the State Government by the Head of Service, Alhaji Musa Abdullahi, marking the official enrollment of the beneficiaries.

The enrollment process was facilitated by the KSCHMA ICT Department to ensure efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency reaffirmed its commitment to expanding universal health coverage and urged informal sector operators across the State to take full advantage of the Scheme for a healthier and more secure future.

The traders and street hawkers expressed their appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the intervention and for prioritizing the health and welfare of informal sector workers in Kano State.

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

05/01/2026

25/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE

KSCHMA, Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency Partner to Enroll 10,000 Informal Traders into State Contributory Healthcare Scheme

25th December 2025

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, on Tuesday, 24th December 2025, paid a Courtesy and Advocacy visit to the Director General of the Kano State Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency, Honourable Abubakar Ahmad Bichi, as part of deliberate efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in the delivery of healthcare services to informal traders.

The visit was aimed at deepening strategic partnership between KSCHMA and the Agency to improve access to quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare for cottage traders and street hawkers across Kano State, who constitute a significant segment of the informal economy.

Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar reiterated KSCHMA’s commitment to expanding health contributory coverage to vulnerable and underserved populations, in line with the Kano State Government’s vision of achieving Universal Health Coverage. She emphasized that collaboration with the Cottage Trade and Street Hawking Agency would enhance effective identification, mobilization, and enrollment of informal traders into the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme.

In his remarks, the Director General, Honourable Abubakar Ahmad Bichi, commended KSCHMA for the initiative and reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to work closely with KSCHMA to safeguard the health and productivity of cottage traders and street hawkers. He noted that limited access to healthcare remains a major challenge for informal traders and described the partnership as timely and impactful.

As a major outcome of the meeting, both agencies agreed to commence a large-scale enrollment exercise targeting informal traders. Accordingly, a flag-off ceremony for the enrollment of 10,000 beneficiaries under the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme has been scheduled to hold on Friday, 2nd January 2026.

The initiative is expected to provide enrolled beneficiaries with access to essential healthcare services, significantly reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses, and improve the overall wellbeing and economic resilience of cottage traders and street hawkers across Kano State.

This collaboration underscores the Kano State Government’s sustained commitment to inclusive healthcare delivery, social protection, and the expansion of the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme to all citizens, particularly those within the informal trading sector.

KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
KSCHMA

24/12/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

Condolence Message by the Executive Secretary, KSCHMA, on the Passing of Two Kano Lawmakers

24th December 2025

I, on behalf of the Management and staff of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), express my deepest sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the passing of two distinguished members of the Kano State House of Assembly — Honourable Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal Constituency, and Honourable Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo, member representing Ungogo Local Government Area.

This tragic loss is a painful one not only to their immediate families and constituents but also to the Kano State Legislature and the entire people of the state. Both Honourable members were committed public servants who devoted their time, energy, and resources to legislative duties and the advancement of democratic governance in Kano State.

I specially condole with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, and the entire members of the Assembly over the loss of their colleagues. I also extend my heartfelt condolences to the good people of Kano State who have lost two dedicated representatives.

On behalf of KSCHMA, I pray that Almighty Allah forgives the shortcomings of the deceased, grants them eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, and gives their families, the Government, and the people of Kano State the strength and fortitude to bear this great and irreparable loss.

May Allah grant Kano State continued peace, unity, and stability.

Signed:
Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar
Executive Secretary
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA)

24/12/2025

PRESS RELEASE

KSCHMA Rapid Response Team Provides Medical Support to Injured Community Guide in Kiru

24th December 2025

The Rapid Response Team of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), under the direction of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has provided medical support to Yusuf Dan Asabe, a local community guide who sustained injuries from a hoodlums’ attack while returning home from a program planning meeting related to the recently concluded house-to-house verification exercise in Kiru Local Government Area.

Yusuf Dan Asabe has been a key community guide, providing essential local navigation and support to ensure smooth engagement with residents during the Phase IV BHCPF Verification Exercise.

Upon receiving reports of the incident, the Executive Secretary directed the Rapid Response Team to provide immediate medical attention and ensure Dan Asabe receives the necessary care for a swift recovery.

Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar commended Dan Asabe’s courage and dedication, describing his commitment as a reflection of strong community partnership and shared responsibility in advancing universal health coverage in Kano State.

“KSCHMA values the dedication and sacrifices of community members who support our programs. Our Rapid Response Team’s intervention is a show of solidarity, and we wish him a speedy and full recovery,” the Executive Secretary stated.

She further reaffirmed KSCHMA’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all staff and community collaborators during field operations, emphasizing ongoing collaboration with local authorities and community leaders to strengthen security measures.

Yusuf Dan Asabe expressed gratitude to the Executive Secretary and the KSCHMA management for the medical support, describing the gesture as timely, reassuring, and deeply encouraging.

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency remains committed to expanding healthcare coverage across the state through transparent enrolment processes, strong community engagement, and the protection of all stakeholders involved in programme implementation.

KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
KSCHMA

22/12/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

KSCHMA Takes Contributory Healthcare to Labour Frontlines as Executive Secretary Unveils Benefits Package at NLC Women Workshop

22nd December 2025

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has unveiled the comprehensive benefits package of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme at a Strategic Planning Workshop organised by the Women Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Council.

The workshop, held on Monday, 22nd December 2025 at the Green Desert Hotel, Hajj Camp, Kano, brought together women leaders from affiliate unions across the state to deliberate on strategic planning, leadership development, and the strengthening of women’s participation in organised labour.

Addressing participants, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar explained that the KSCHMA benefits package is designed to ensure access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare services for workers and their families. She outlined key components of the package to include access to primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services; outpatient and inpatient care; maternal, neonatal, and child health services; essential medicines; laboratory investigations; and emergency care, in line with approved guidelines.

The Executive Secretary emphasised that the contributory healthcare scheme provides a sustainable framework for reducing out-of-pocket health expenditures, improving health outcomes, and enhancing the productivity and overall wellbeing of workers. She called on women labour leaders to serve as advocates by sensitising their members on the importance of enrolment and sustained participation in the scheme.

Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar further reaffirmed KSCHMA’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with organised labour and women-led structures as part of ongoing efforts to expand coverage and advance Universal Health Coverage in Kano State.

The engagement underscores KSCHMA’s resolve to work closely with key stakeholders in promoting social protection and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare services for all residents of the state.

KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future

Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki,ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
KSCHMA