Kaduna State says its strategic partnership with the Gates Foundation is accelerating health care reforms and improving access to quality medical services across the state. The state government presented the partnership as a driver of change in its health sector, framing it as central to its efforts to expand and improve care for residents.
According to the state, the remarks were made by Governor Uba Sani when he received members of the Gates Foundation in Abuja. The meeting with the delegation was described as an opportunity to assess the progress of the partnership between the state and the foundation.
Governor Uba Sani disclosed that the agreement with the foundation was signed in New York last year. That timeline places the formal start of the partnership before the current round of reforms, which the state now presents as the results of that cooperation.
Among the measures highlighted, the state said it has increased its health workforce. Expanding the number of health workers is presented as one of the steps taken to strengthen the capacity of the health system to serve residents across Kaduna State.
Beyond staffing, the state said it has renovated, remodeled and fully equipped 15 secondary health care facilities. This upgrade of secondary facilities is aimed at improving the level of care available closer to communities within the state.
The state also announced that its newly completed 300-bed specialist hospital is now fully operational. The addition of a large specialist hospital is presented as a significant boost to the state's capacity to handle more advanced medical cases internally.
Kaduna State said it has renewed investments in health infrastructure, manpower and accountability, positioning itself to build a stronger health care system capable of meeting the needs of its growing population. The state added that these steps are intended to reduce the need for residents to seek specialized medical care outside the state.