Sokoto State Enhances Rural Healthcare with New Reforms

During the 8th Sokoto State Council Health Meeting held on Tuesday at Command Guest Inn, Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto unveiled a comprehensive reform aimed at transforming healthcare delivery with a strong focus on rural access. The governor highlighted the council's role as a key policy-making platform for health in the state, emphasizing the need to assess performance, identify challenges, and strategize for improved health outcomes in rural areas.

A significant aspect of the reform includes a mandatory rural posting policy, which aims to address the shortage of healthcare workers in underserved communities by recruiting 1,500 nurses and midwives. Additionally, the state has made progress in recruiting 2,400 community health workers.

The governor also announced plans to upgrade 160 primary healthcare centers and renovate 15 general hospitals across Sokoto. The state government has allocated N300 million to support ongoing health programs and is aligning its health reforms with the national health agenda.