The Executive Secretary, Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr Fatima Usman Zaharadeen said the fund has disbursed over N2 billion to various agencies and educational institutions across the state during the third and fourth quarters of the year.
Zaharadeen, disclosed this during the review of its performance the performance for the quarters under review, saying it is part of efforts to strengthen accountability and improve healthcare delivery in the state.
The review, held in Kano, brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, including government officials, agencies, and development partners.
The Executive Secretary explained that the disbursements were targeted at enhancing healthcare services and improving access to essential medical care for residents of the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the fund was one of the three health trust funds currently operating in the country.
Yusuf commended KHETFUND for its transparency and accountability in fund management, urging beneficiaries to properly retire the funds received to facilitate a smooth transition into the next financial year.
In separate remarks, a representative of the Kano State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KASLMA), Alhaji Salim Salihu, and the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Prof. Ahmad Salisu, lauded the fund for the timely and effective release of funds.
They called on KHETFUND to give increased attention to less-privileged and vulnerable patients, especially those in need of emergency medical care in hospitals.
The meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to assess progress recorded so far and to strengthen collaboration toward improving healthcare services in Kano State.
