09/12/2025
*Healthcare Study Tour: Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency Visits Katsina*
A delegation from the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency embarked on a study tour to Katsina State to learn from the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency's (KTCHMA) experiences and successes.
The visit aims to equip Borno State with insights and best practices to inform the implementation of their own contributory healthcare management agency. The delegation is keen to understand KTCHMA's strategies and approaches to healthcare financing, coverage, and quality improvement.
During the visit, the delegation engage with KTCHMA officials, discuss best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. This study tour demonstrates Borno State's commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for its citizens.
The Commissioner of Health, Hon.Hon Musa Adamu Funtua reiterated the state government's commitment to improving healthcare delivery, emphasizing the importance of contributory healthcare management agencies in achieving universal health coverage.
At General Hospital Katsina, the team received a warm welcome and was briefed on the hospital's services and some KATCHMA challenges. The managing Director of General Hospital Medical Director, Abdurrahaman Muhammad highlighted the hospital's achievements and challenges,
The Director-General of KATCHMA, Dr Jakadan Safana shared the agency's successes in increasing healthcare access and improving quality, while the Executive Secretary of the Drug and Medical Supplies Agency, Pharmacist Fatima Sha’aibu discussed strategies for ensuring sustainable drug supply chains.
On behalf of the team the Executive Secretary of Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr sale Abba expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KATCHMA) for hosting the study tour.
The Executive Secretary also thanked the Commissioner of Health, the Medical Director of General Hospital Katsina, and the Executive Secretary of the Drug and Medical Supplies Agency for sharing their expertise and experiences with the visiting team.
He expressed confidence that the insights gained from the visit would be invaluable in shaping the implementation of Borno State's contributory healthcare management agency, ultimately benefiting the people of Borno State.
Other who spoke at the occasion to include general manager Hospital service management board and Es Primary Healthcare Agency Dr.Shamsuddeen Yahaya
The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the Borno State team to learn from Katsina State's experiences and explore areas for collaboration.
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Abban Hajja
SA Media to the KTSG,
09/12/2025.
