Kano Assembly Reviews Primary Healthcare Law Amendments

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced a three-day workshop from Thursday to Saturday at Bafra International Hotel, Kaduna State, to review and harmonize proposed amendments to the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) Bill 2026. The workshop, themed “Strengthening the Legal and Institutional Framework for Effective Healthcare Delivery in Kano State: Legislative Engagement, Harmonisation and Reform,” includes lawmakers, health-sector leaders, technical experts, and other stakeholders discussing three key health-sector bills: the KSPHCMB Bill, the Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Bill, and the Health Training Institute Bill.

The proposed KSPHCMB Bill aims to amend the existing law from 2014 to strengthen the Board’s framework and align its mandate with current healthcare needs. The review is led by Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, Director-General of KSPHCMB.

Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, Kano State Commissioner for Health, emphasized the importance of strong legislation for sustainable healthcare. The workshop was opened by Deputy Speaker Rt.

Hon. Muhammadu Bello Butu-Butu on behalf of Speaker Rt. Hon. Ismaila Jibril Falgore.