Federal Government Partners with Kaduna to Enhance Kafanchan Healthcare

On 15 October 2026, the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to convert Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan into a Federal Medical Centre. The agreement was finalized at the Kaduna State Liaison Office in Abuja, with Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, stating that this initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

The conversion aims to improve access to tertiary healthcare services in Southern Kaduna, particularly in Jema’a Local Government Area. Dr. Salako praised the Kaduna State Government's health sector investments, including the upgrade of 255 primary healthcare centres and the establishment of 23 primary healthcare centres of excellence.

He assured that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare would collaborate with the Kaduna State Government to enhance the hospital's infrastructure and services, aiming to position Kafanchan as a regional hub for medical training and specialized services.