Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA

10/04/2026

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA has organised a state level Dissemination workshop on the Qualitative Research Analysis Report; Exploring the causes, Drivers and Geographic Distribution of Maternal Deaths, Focus Group Discussions and In-Depth interviews. This is part of the Community Based Health Management Information system ( CBHMIS) and Integrated Disease Surveillance Response (IDSR)system for improved health data management and disease surveillance across the state.

09/04/2026

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA has organised a 1 day capacity building for the 34 MCH coordinators.The training was facilitated by Musa Abdullahi Sufi and other facilitators from SPHCA and SMoH.During the training the forum of MCH coordinators recognised and presented awards to some individuals and organizations who have contributed to Maternal,Newborn and Child health including Family planning in the state. Some of recipients include the Hon Commisioner SMoH, ALGON Chair,Yandakan Katsina, ES DMSA, ES SPHCA, DPHC, SLO, SM&E, SIDES, AMI SFH MSI,LMCU among others.

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

WORLD HEALTH DAY 2026 COMMEMORATION IN KATSINA STATE

Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (SPHCA), with the support of the World Health Organization and other partners, today commemorated World Health Day 2026 at the Agency headquarters on 7th April 2026.

The event brought together health professionals, journalists, social media handlers, partners, and other key stakeholders to raise awareness on this year’s theme: “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” The commemoration highlighted the importance of evidence-based interventions and collective action in addressing public health challenges.

Delivering his press brief, the Executive Secretary of SPHCA, Dr. Shamsuddeen Yahaya, expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda (PhD) and the Honourable Commissioner for Health for their continued leadership and unwavering support to the health sector in the state. He further emphasized the critical role of science in improving health outcomes in Katsina State, particularly through immunization, maternal and child health services, and disease outbreak response.

He noted that despite these gains, the state is currently facing outbreaks of meningitis, diphtheria, and Lassa fever, which pose significant risks to the population.

The Executive Secretary further highlighted key actions taken by the Agency, including intensified disease surveillance, strengthened case management, expanded vaccination efforts, and enhanced community engagement to control and prevent the spread of these diseases.

He called on residents to adopt preventive measures such as seeking early medical care, ensuring full immunization of children, maintaining proper hygiene, avoiding overcrowded spaces, and promptly reporting suspected cases to health facilities.

Reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage, he urged all stakeholders—partners, health workers, community leaders, the media, and the general public—to support science-driven initiatives and work collectively towards a healthier Katsina State.

A key highlight of the event was the handover of medical consumables by WHO to the Katsina SPHCA and MCHC Kofar Guga, aimed at strengthening service delivery and improving patient care.

In continuation of the activities marking the commemoration, a community vaccination and medical outreach is scheduled to take place tomorrow at a selected ward in Katsina LGA, to further extend essential health services to the grassroots.

The event featured advocacy messages, stakeholder engagement, and awareness activities, alongside action pictures capturing key moments from the commemoration.

Together, through science and collaboration, we can build a healthier and more resilient Katsina State.

30/03/2026

Let's make this happen! 🚀 The Katsina State Government in collaboration with development partners ,traditional & religious leaders have launched a massive Polio immunization campaign, targeting 2,619,239 children (0-59 months) across all 34 LGAs, 361 wards, and nearly 20,000 settlements.

Key details:
- Dates: March 30th - April 2nd, 2026 (with 2-day mop-up)
- Location: All 34 LGAs, Katsina State
- Who: Children 0-59 months
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27/03/2026

HPV Technical Working Group (TWG) quarterly meeting which was organized by JSI Training and Research Institute was convened at the PHC Coordination Centre of the State Primary Health Care Agency, Katsina, chaired by the DSIO, Dr. Yahya Sodangi Jnr bringing together key stakeholders including government officials from SPHCA, SMOH, MBASE, SUBEB, MWAN, Paediatric Association, Media, Religious and Traditional Leaders notably amongst them is Yandakan Kàtsina, Alh. Sada Muhammad Sada and Dr. Ismail Zakariyya Al- Kashnawii and also the Shiite group, implementing partners- WHO, UNICEF, MC Kings, CDC Afenet and SOLINA and CSOs.

The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of HPV vaccination activities across the state, particularly following the integration of the HPV vaccine into Nigeria’s routine immunization schedule. Discussions centered on performance updates from LGAs, coverage trends, and identification of gaps affecting vaccine uptake.

Key issues highlighted included challenges related to community awareness, data quality, service delivery in hard-to-reach areas, and coordination among stakeholders. The TWG emphasized the importance of strengthening advocacy, demand generation, and supportive supervision to improve vaccination coverage.

The meeting also provided a platform to review data, share field experiences, and align strategies for the next quarter. Action points were developed, including intensified community engagement, improved data reporting systems, and enhanced collaboration among partners.

Overall, the meeting reinforced the critical role of TWGs in coordinating immunization efforts, improving accountability, and ensuring effective implementation of HPV vaccination programs to reduce the burden of cervical cancer.

27/03/2026

ABUJA COMMITMENT STATE REVIEW MEETING

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency in collaboration with UNICEF and partners, conducted a review meeting with LGA Chairmen, District Heads, and the leadership of Health Secretaries on 26th March 2026.

The meeting was held at Alhujrat Royal Suites, Katsina, and was attended by LGA Chairmen, District Heads from Katsina and Daura Emirates, the leadership of the LGA Health Secretaries Forum, SPHCA officials, and development partners from various organizations.

In his welcome address, the Executive Secretary, Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency commended the efforts of the Local Government Chairmen, District Heads, and Health Secretaries in polio eradication initiatives and other PHC interventions and solicited their continued commitment and collaboration.

Key areas discussed included the performance and lessons learned from the November/December 2025 SNIDs; the scope and overview of the March 2026 SNIDs; and the roles and responsibilities of LGA Chairmen, District Heads, and Health Secretaries in polio eradication initiatives and other PHC interventions.

26/03/2026

MARCH 2026 SNIDs: ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS WITH FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (FBOs) AND EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS

Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, with the support of UNICEF and other partners, conducted two engagement meetings on 25th March 2026.

The first meeting was held in the morning with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), involving participants from various religious groups. This was followed by another meeting in the afternoon with education stakeholders, comprising head teachers, health education teachers, and PTA representatives from both public and private schools.

Participants were urged to address misinformation by providing accurate facts in a respectful and compassionate manner, and to promote positive messages through Khutbah, daily prayers and church services.

Education stakeholders were also encouraged to share timely and accurate information to ensure that families remain well informed about immunization and other Primary Health Care (PHC) interventions.

25/03/2026

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA in collaboration and with support from WHO Katsina hosted Maradi and Zander Provinces of Niger Republic for an integrated Q1 2026 international border surveillance, RI and SIPDs synchronization meeting in Katsina. The meeting included 6 LGAs bordering Niger republic.
The Meeting was declared open By Katsina State Commissioner of health Hon Musa Adamu. In Attendance were the SA PHC, ES SPHCA , SC WHO , AFENET STL,Solina, GGHN, UNICEF and Officials from 2 provinces of Niger republic.
Surveillance RI and NIPD Synchronization of border plan that will cover the settlements was adopted in order to ensure no child is left unvaccinated. The two countries have been working together in surveillance of epidemic prone diseases at the point of entry.