Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and ensuring that hospitals across the state are adequately equipped to deliver quality medical services to the people.
He stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of medical equipment and consumables donated by World Medical Relief, Michigan, USA, held at the Salihu Malle Central Medical Stores in Katsina.
The intervention, carried out through the Katsina State Ministry of Health and the Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency, marks another milestone in the government’s effort to modernise healthcare delivery, improve hospital infrastructure, and enhance service capacity across the 34 local government areas of the state.
Radda expressed profound appreciation to World Medical Relief for their humanitarian gesture, describing the donation as a timely and life-changing support for Katsina’s healthcare institutions.
The consignment from Michigan, he explained, includes hospital beds, diagnostic machines, surgical instruments, and other vital supplies aimed at improving healthcare delivery and providing better working tools for doctors, nurses, and other health professionals.
“This donation represents compassion across borders, a partnership built on humanity and shared responsibility. It will go a long way in improving hospital services and ensuring that our health workers have the equipment they need to save lives.”
He noted that many hospitals across the state have faced challenges of inadequate equipment and outdated facilities for years just as he described the intervention as a direct reinforcement of his administration’s vision to build a strong, accessible, and sustainable healthcare system that prioritises citizens’ wellbeing.
“This effort is not just about equipment; it is about giving hope and dignity to patients, and support to those who care for them. Our administration remains committed to creating a healthcare system that serves every citizen, whether in rural communities or urban centers.”
The Governor commended the Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency for its transparent coordination of the distribution process and thanked the Ministry of Health for ensuring the items reach hospitals based on verified needs.
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“Today’s flag-off is not just a ceremony,” he emphasized. “It is a reaffirmation of our collective determination to build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Katsina State. Together with our partners, we will continue to pursue universal health coverage and quality care for all”, Radda added.
Earlier, Fatimah Kurfi, the Executive Secretary of the Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency, disclosed that the state had received eight containers of assorted medical equipment from World Medical Relief, with additional shipments expected soon.
Also speaking, Nasir Mohammad Shehu, the General Manager of the Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB), explained that the medical supplies cut across key specialties such as orthopedics, cardiology, and gastroenterology, and will significantly boost hospital capacity to deliver quality care.
Shehu also commended the Governor for achieving the establishment of Postgraduate Medical Training in Katsina State within two years of his administration, an accomplishment that had eluded the state for over two decades. Six departments have already received accreditation, making Katsina one of the few states offering a complete medical training pathway from undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
