Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency-KSPHCA

09/11/2026

KSPHCA AND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS HOLD DAY THREE EVENING REVIEW MEETING ON NOVEMBER 2026 INTEGRATED POLIO, MNCHW AND SARMAN II CAMPAIGN

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA), in collaboration with its development partners, has conducted the Day Three evening review meeting of the November 2026 Integrated Polio, SARMAN II Project and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) campaign.

The meeting brought together representatives of development partners, independent monitors, senior supervisors and other key stakeholders to assess the day's performance, review implementation progress and identify challenges encountered in the field.

Discussions focused on vaccination coverage, team performance, community mobilization, monitoring and supervision, data quality, and strategies for addressing missed children to ensure that all target populations are reached.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share field experiences, identify operational gaps and agree on corrective actions to improve performance ahead of the final day of the exercise.

Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to providing the necessary technical support, coordination and guidance towards achieving the objectives of the integrated campaign.

KSPHCA appreciates the continued collaboration and support of its development partners and remains committed to ensuring that no eligible child, mother or newborn is left behind across Katsina State.

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07/11/2026

KSPHCA FLAGS OFF NOVEMBER 2026 INTEGRATED POLIO, MNCHW AND SARMAN II CAMPAIGN AT DANKAMA, KAITA LGA

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA) today conducted the State Flag-off Ceremony of the November 2026 Integrated Polio, SARMAN II Project and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) at Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area, Katsina State.

The ceremony brought together government officials, development partners, traditional leaders, healthcare workers and other key stakeholders to demonstrate their collective commitment to improving the outcomes of the interventions across the State.

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua, who was represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Abdurrashid Yusuf, reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to strengthening primary healthcare services, improving immunization coverage, and reducing preventable childhood illnesses and maternal and child deaths.

In her address, the Acting Executive Secretary of KSPHCA, Dr. Shaima'u Kabir Abba, emphasized the importance of the integrated interventions in protecting children and improving the health and well-being of mothers and children. She called on healthcare workers, traditional and religious leaders, parents and caregivers to actively support the exercise and ensure that all eligible children and mothers are reached with the available health interventions.

Representatives of various development partners also delivered goodwill messages, appreciating the commitment of the Katsina State Government and KSPHCA, while reaffirming their support for the successful implementation of the activities through technical assistance, community engagement and other necessary interventions.

The integrated activities are aimed at strengthening immunization services, reaching eligible children with life-saving interventions, and providing essential maternal, newborn and child health services across communities in Katsina State.

KSPHCA remains committed to ensuring that no eligible child, mother or newborn is left behind in the delivery of quality primary healthcare services across Katsina State.

07/11/2026

KATSINA STATE IS READY! 💉

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (SPHCA) has completed all necessary preparations for the November 2026 Integrated Polio Campaign, SARMAAN II Project and MNCH Week.

📅 Date: 7th–10th November 2026

We call on all parents and caregivers to ensure that:

• All children aged 0–59 months are presented to vaccination teams for polio vaccination.
• Children 1–59 months receive Azithromycin under the SARMAAN II Project.
• Pregnant women and eligible children access the essential health services provided (MMS, Iron and Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Albendazole, MUAC screening) through MNCH Week.

Let us work together to protect our children against polio, and promote the health and well-being of mothers and children.
Together, we can end polio and raise healthier children!

05/11/2026

KSPHCA HOLDS ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION WORKING GROUP (RIWG) MEETING
The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA) is holding its Routine Immunization Working Group (RIWG) meeting today, Thursday, 5th November 2026, at the PHC Coordination Centre, Katsina.
The meeting brings together relevant stakeholders and partners to review routine immunization activities, assess progress, identify implementation challenges, and strengthen strategies for improving immunization coverage across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state.
The engagement also provides an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss key priorities, enhance coordination, and reinforce collective efforts towards reaching every eligible child with life-saving vaccines.
KSPHCA remains committed to strengthening routine immunization and improving the health of children across Katsina State.

05/11/2026

KSPHCA PARTICIPATES IN STATE-LEVEL HEALTH SYSTEM EXEMPLAR VALIDATION WORKSHOP

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA) participated in the Nigeria Health System Exemplar Analysis for Action – State-Level Exemplar Validation Workshop held on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, at Al Hujrat Royal Suites, Katsina State.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders in the health sector to review and validate findings from the Nigeria Health System Exemplar Analysis, with particular emphasis on strengthening the state’s healthcare system.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, who represented the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hon. Musa Adamu Funtua, made valuable contributions to the discussions, providing inputs towards achieving the objectives of the workshop and strengthening the state’s health system.

Similarly, the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Administration Reform, Dr. Shamsuddeen Yahaya, also contributed to the deliberations, highlighting important perspectives and recommendations to support the achievement of the workshop’s objectives and improve healthcare service delivery in Katsina State.

The programme featured presentations on the project’s overview, approach, methodology, quantitative and qualitative findings, followed by interactive question-and-answer sessions, group discussions and presentations.

Participants also examined areas requiring further clarification, provided feedback, identified information gaps and discussed actionable recommendations to improve health system performance.

The workshop provided an important platform for stakeholders to contribute to evidence-based decision-making, strengthen collaboration and identify practical strategies for improving healthcare delivery in Katsina State.

KSPHCA remains committed to supporting collaborative initiatives, evidence-based planning and sustainable improvements in primary healthcare service delivery across the state.

03/11/2026

KSPHCA HOLDS ABUJA COMMITMENT REVIEW MEETING AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 2026 POLIO CAMPAIGN

The Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA) held the Abuja Commitment Review Meeting ahead of the November 2026 Polio Campaign.

The meeting was held today, 3rd November 2026, and brought together LGA Chairmen, District Heads, Health Secretaries, Health Educators, the State team, partners, and other key stakeholders.

The meeting reviewed the 2026 polio campaigns, including successes and challenges recorded during the March and April rounds, while identifying strategies to address the challenges and strengthen community mobilization.

LGA Chairmen and traditional leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting immunization activities, mobilizing communities, and ensuring that every eligible child is reached with the polio vaccine and other life-saving interventions.

Together, we remain committed to leaving no child behind and keeping Katsina State polio-free.

Every Child Counts. Every Dose Matters!

02/11/2026

ALIMA ICU TEAM FROM KAITA LGA VISITS ACTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF KSPHCA
Members of the ALIMA ICU team from Kaita Local Government Area paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA), Dr Shaima’u Kabir Abba.

The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between ALIMA ICU and the Agency’s Nutrition Department to enhance coordination, promote joint efforts, and improve the delivery of nutrition services to vulnerable communities across the state.

02/11/2026

NATIONAL MSTS AND NPHCDA SUPERVISORS PAY COURTESY VISIT TO THE ACTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF KSPHCA

The National Monitoring, Supportive Supervision and Technical Support (MSTS) team, alongside National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) supervisors, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency (KSPHCA), Dr Shaima’u Kabir Abba.

The visit focused on strengthening collaboration, supporting ongoing healthcare interventions, and enhancing the delivery of quality primary healthcare services across Katsina State.