Jigawa State Allocates ₦419m for Primary Healthcare Boost

The Jigawa State Government has approved a budget of ₦419.47 million aimed at improving primary healthcare services across the state. This announcement was made by Mr.

Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Culture, during a State Executive Council meeting held in Dutsi on Tuesday. Of the total amount, ₦362.8 million will be allocated to 281 accredited primary healthcare centers spread across 27 local government areas, facilitating the financing of basic healthcare provision funds.

This funding is intended to enhance the operational capacity of health centers, ensuring the availability of essential drugs and better medical services, especially in rural communities where access to healthcare is often limited. Additionally, the council approved ₦56.67 million to support frontline health workers for a six-month period, which includes 75 midwives and 650 community health influencers.

This initiative is part of the government's commitment to improving healthcare delivery and encouraging health workers to serve at the grassroots level.