KHETFUND Embarks on Sensitization Tour to Boost Awareness on Operations, Accessing Healthcare Financing
The Executive Secretary of Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen has commenced a robust sensitization tour to government agencies under the Ministry of Health, state-owned healthcare facilities, and state-owned health institutions, with a view to enhance understanding of the operations of the agency.
The sensitization campaign is aimed at engaging the stakeholders and beneficiaries at all levels and providing detailed insights into the agency’s mandate, funding mechanisms, and application processes.
According to the Executive Secretary, the initiative is designed to demystify the operations of KHETFUND and ensure that eligible beneficiaries, including government health agencies, hospitals, and health institutions, namely the state-owned colleges of nursing and midwifery, the state-owned colleges of health sciences and technology, and the state-owned Northwest University, are equipped with the necessary information to access available resources.
“Our mission is to ensure that every stakeholder is aware of the health funding opportunities available through the KHETFUND,” the Executive Secretary, pointed out, adding that “Transparency, accessibility, and impact are at the heart of what we do, and this tour is an important step toward achieving those goals.”
“This tour is an opportunity to engage directly with our partners, understand their challenges, and reinforce the need for judicious use of funds. Our collective goal is to build a resilient healthcare system that truly serves the people,” she emphasized.
Earlier speaking, the Director-General of Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency Pharm. Gali Sule has expressed his gratitude to the KHETFUND for the interventions and supports it provided to his agency, including providing the state counterpart funding for the construction of a world-class PharmaGrade Warehouse, and the funding of upgrading and remodeling of DMCSA’s Drug Manufacturing Unit into a modern Quality Control Laboratory, which were all became possible due to the consent, support and cooperation given by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
“Having the KHETFUND leadership on-site underscores their commitment to transparency and collaboration,” Pharm. Sule noted. “It motivates us to do more and remain accountable to the communities we serve.”
During the visit, Dr. Muhammad Lawan Adamu, the Director Operations of KHETFUND, made a comprehensive presentation on the agency’s operations, its sources of funding and priorities, and strategic health programs it supports.
The event concluded with the inspection tour to a project site of ongoing Remodeling of Drug Manufacturing Unit into Quality Control Laboratory.
KHETFUND is a Kano State Government agency established to mobilize and manage funds dedicated to strengthening the health system. The agency supports a wide range of interventions, including infrastructure development, equipment procurement, workforce training, and healthcare financing reforms.