Kaduna State Gains Support from Gavi and WHO for Healthcare

The Kaduna State Government has obtained renewed support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and UNICEF to enhance primary healthcare delivery and address immunisation gaps. This commitment followed a visit by a high-level delegation, during which Professor Bello Jamoh, the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, presented the state's healthcare performance and identified existing challenges.

Jamoh noted improvements in infant and neonatal mortality and health service utilization since the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey. However, he raised concerns about the rising number of zero-dose children, particularly amid diphtheria outbreaks.

The state has developed strategies to address these gaps in collaboration with development partners. Gavi's Chief Country Delivery Officer, Thabani Maphosa, acknowledged the need for stronger coordination among partners and commended the state government for its transparency and willingness to collaborate.

He also mentioned the DRIVE initiative aimed at improving the availability of essential medical supplies.