Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA

21/08/2025

The Hon Commisioner SMoH Hon Musa Adamu Funtua presided over the State Oversight Commitee Meeting. The objective of the Meeting was to 1.discuss on selection of
CEmONC Designated Facility to be Renovated by The SWAp Coordination
Office.
2. Provide Update on BHCPF
3. Inaugurate the Project Implementation Unit of State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services ( SEMSAS)

21/08/2025

The Katsina State Primary Healthcare Agency has organised a Pre Implementation Meeting For BHA Quality of Care Activities. The Participants include Doctors ( mentors) and retired nurses ( mentors). Key activities to be implemented include Integrated Medical Outreach as well as mentoring of Healthcare workers in the 10 implementing LGAs.

21/08/2025

Sensitization meeting on Measles Rubella integrated campaign with State Stakeholders.
Participants were drawn from various sectors including Education, Religious sect leaders, traditional leaders, Medical and health associations and CSOs. The MR campaign is scheduled for October and the target Age group is 9 months to 14 years.

19/08/2025

Today, we are proud to host consultants from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) right here in Katsina State. Their visit is a crucial step in the implementation of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovations Initiative (MAMII).
​Katsina State has some of the highest rates of maternal and neonatal mortality in the country. That's why this initiative is so vital. The NPHCDA's collaboration and expertise will help us develop and implement targeted solutions to address the unique challenges we face in our communities. We are committed to working hand-in-hand to ensure that every mother and every newborn in Katsina has the opportunity for a healthy life. This is a significant moment in our efforts to save lives and build a healthier future for our state."

15/08/2025

Briefing the Chairman State Task Force on Polio Eradication and Routine Immunization HE the Deputy Governor of Katsina by some members of the State Taskforce. Key issues presented for discussion by incident
manager Katsina Emergency operations Centre include
1. Circulating Mutant Polio Virus Outbreak
2. In between round activities
3. Planned Measles Rubella Vaccine Introduction.

14/08/2025

13/08/2025

Katsina State Government Inaugurates Committee to Tackle Malnutrition

The Katsina State Government has officially inaugurated a Committee on Malnutrition as part of renewed efforts to reduce the prevalence of malnutrition across the state.

Speaking during the inauguration, the government reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of citizens, especially vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women. The committee will address the root causes of malnutrition, strengthen coordination among stakeholders, and recommend sustainable solutions.

Committee Composition
The committee is composed as follows:

1. Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi Filin-Samji (Zakkat & Waqaf Board) – Chairman
2. Abdulrahman Abdullahi (Chairman CSO) – Vice Chairman
3. Representative, State House of Assembly – Member
4. Representative, Ministry of Special Duties – Member
5. Executive Secretary, SPHCA – Member
6. General Manager, State Radio – Member
7. Statistician General – Member
8. Coordinator, KASIPA – Member
9. Representative, KASEDA – Member
10. Coordinator, CDP – Member
11. Representative, ALONG – Member
12. Representatives, Katsina and Daura Emirates – Members
13. Representatives, Izala and Darika Sects – Members
14. Representative, MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières) – Member
15. State Primary Health Care Agency Secretariat – Secretariat

The State Government calls on all stakeholders and community members to support the committee’s work and contribute to the fight against malnutrition in Katsina State.

13/08/2025

Katsina State Malnutrition Committee inauguration

12/08/2025

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