Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 2026!!

On behalf of the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, I, Mohammed Safana, extend heartfelt New Year greetings to His Excellency, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, Governor of Katsina State, and to the good people of our state.

The year 2025 was a landmark year for the health sector in Katsina State under the visionary leadership of His Excellency. His dedication to strengthening healthcare delivery was recognized nationally, as the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) honored him with the Special Recognition Award. In addition, KTSCHMA was proudly named State Health Insurance Agency of the Year for the third consecutive time — a clear testament to the Governor’s unwavering support and commitment to accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.

As we welcome 2026, we reaffirm our resolve to build on these achievements and continue advancing healthcare services that meet the needs of every citizen. Guided by His Excellency’s leadership, we look forward to another year of progress, innovation, and service to humanity.

We wish His Excellency, the government, and the people of Katsina State a prosperous New Year filled with peace, joy, and success.

Signed:
Mohammed Safana
Director General
Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

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.

26/11/2025

25/10/2025

DAY TWO: YSCHMA TEAM VISITS GENERAL HOSPITAL KATSINA

The Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) delegation paid a visit to General Hospital Katsina to observe how the health insurance scheme is being implemented under the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA).
The visit was highly productive and insightful, featuring the exchange of ideas and experiences between the two states. Part 4

23/10/2025

As part of ongoing efforts by authorities to strengthen the healthcare system through support and strategic initiatives in Nigeria, the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) paid a two-day study visit to the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA).

The visit, led by the Executive Secretary of YSCHMA, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, alongside a special delegation, focused on knowledge exchange, understanding of operational frameworks, and learning from the robust system that KTSCHMA has developed over the years.

The delegation was warmly received at the KTSCHMA headquarters in Katsina city under the leadership of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Safana. The visit was attended by senior officials from both agencies, including the Directors of Programmes, Finance and Accounts, and Administration and Supplies from Yobe and Katsina States.

Detailed presentations were made on how KTSCHMA implements its contributory healthcare scheme, especially the approaches used to make healthcare accessible and affordable to low-income earners through financial support and structured care.

The YSCHMA representatives expressed satisfaction with the level of organization and professionalism in KTSCHMA’s operations, noting that the lessons learned will greatly contribute to improving their own healthcare system in Yobe State. Discussions also covered areas such as funding mechanisms, community sensitization strategies, and solutions to challenges affecting programme implementation in the health sector.

The visit served as an important opportunity for both states to strengthen their relationship and foster collaboration, with each state benefiting from the other’s experience. Such partnerships are vital to the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly in improving access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations in rural areas.

In conclusion, the visit highlighted that knowledge sharing between agencies is an effective tool for developing sustainable solutions in healthcare and enhancing the well-being of citizens.

21/10/2025

DAY TWO: BORNO HEALTHCARE AGENCY CONCLUDES STUDY TOUR IN KATSINA

The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), led by its Chairperson, Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan, has concluded a two-day study tour to the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA).

On the final day, the delegation embarked on a facility visit to the General Hospital Katsina, where they observed firsthand how the health insurance scheme is being implemented. The team commended the high level of organization, professionalism, and the use of modern technology in healthcare service delivery under Katsina’s insurance program.

As part of the activities, the delegation, under the leadership of Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan, also paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Borno and Katsina States to enhance health insurance systems and promote quality, affordable healthcare for all citizens.

The Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, praised KTSCHMA for its well-structured system and transparency, noting that Borno State would adopt Katsina’s best practices to strengthen its own operations.

In his remarks, the Director General of KTSCHMA, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Safana, appreciated the visiting team and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange with other states toward achieving Universal Health Coverage across Nigeria.

21/10/2025

DAY TWO: BOSCHMA TEAM VISITS GENERAL HOSPITAL KATSINA

The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) delegation paid a visit to General Hospital Katsina to observe how the health insurance scheme is being implemented under the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA).
The visit was highly productive and insightful, featuring the exchange of ideas and experiences between the two states.

20/10/2025

BORNO STATE CONTRIBUTORY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (BOSCHMA) VISITS KATSINA, HOSTED BY KATSINA STATE HEALTHCARE AGENCY UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF HAJIYA MAIRO BUNU LAWAL

The Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA) has warmly received a delegation from the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA), who were on a working visit to study Katsina’s successful implementation of the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme.

The visit, led by Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawal, aimed to gain firsthand knowledge of Katsina’s operational structure, transparency, and effective coordination in managing contributory healthcare for government employees.

Welcoming the visitors, the Director General of KTSCHMA, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim Safana, expressed happiness over the visit, describing it as a major step in promoting inter-state collaboration for improved healthcare delivery. He also appreciated the consistent support of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, for strengthening healthcare access for workers and their families.

In her remarks, Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawal commended Katsina’s achievements and pledged that Borno would adopt some of the best practices observed during the visit.

Dr. Safana reaffirmed KTSCHMA’s readiness to continue partnering with other states to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and enhance the quality of healthcare services across Nigeria.

10/09/2025

His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda,

On behalf of the Governing Board, Management and Staff of Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, I, Mohammed Safana, Director General, wish to extend our warmest felicitations to you on your 56th birthday.

As a health sector transformer in Katsina State, we acknowledge and appreciate your unwavering commitment to improving the healthcare landscape in our dear state. Your visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping our agency's mission to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to the good people of Katsina State.

We celebrate you today, not only as our governor but also as a champion of healthcare excellence. Your selfless dedication to the welfare of our citizens is a testament to your exceptional leadership.

We pray that Allah (SWT) continues to guide and protect you, granting you wisdom, good health, and strength to achieve even greater heights in your service to our state and humanity.

Happy 56th Birthday, Your Excellency!

Long live Katsina State!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Mohammed Safana
Director General, Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

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