Hadiza Balarabe, the deputy governor of Kaduna State, has announced that the state has surpassed the 90% target set by the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA).
Speaking on Friday during a retreat with newly elected local government chairpersons, Balarabe revealed that Kaduna State achieved a remarkable 98% scorecard, reflecting the commitment of Governor Uba Sani’s administration to improving primary healthcare services.
The Cable report disclosed that in 2015, Kaduna State ranked 15th among the 36 states with a 55% performance says the deputy governor.
The deputy governor urged the local government leaders to build on this progress and address critical challenges, including unskilled birth attendants and insufficient immunization coverage.
She said, “Many women still give birth in the hands of unskilled attendants. As local government chairmen, you are at the front line of this battle for the wellbeing of our people. You are not just administrators; you are the guardians of your communities’ future.”
Balarabe emphasized the transformative power of investments in primary healthcare, noting their far-reaching impact on families and communities.
Balarabe said, “Every child vaccinated is a future secured. Every mother receiving proper antenatal care is a family protected. Every healthcare facility improved is a community strengthened.
“Let your actions demonstrate that in our state, we value every life, we advocate for every child’s potential, and we uphold every mother’s right to safe childbirth.”
Reaffirming the administration’s dedication, she assured the chairpersons of the government’s support in advancing rural healthcare infrastructure and services.
She added, “Our commitment to rural transformation remains unwavering.
“Yet, let us remember that the true measure of our success will not only be found in the infrastructure we build or the equipment we procure, but also in the lives we save, the communities we uplift, and the future we secure.”
Balarabe reminded the leaders of the importance of their mission, stating that healthcare improvements are about more than statistics —they are about transforming lives, strengthening families, and building healthier, more prosperous communities.
