The Kano State Ministry of Health and development partners have reviewed the implementation of health programmes in the third quarter of 2026, with a focus on accountability, coordination and improved healthcare delivery.
The review took place during the 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) Third Quarter Performance Review and Partners Coordination Forum held at ChartWell Hotel, Kano.
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The meeting brought together officials of the ministry, development partners and other stakeholders to assess progress made against planned activities, identify implementation gaps and develop strategies to strengthen health service delivery across the state.
Participating development partners included the World Health Organisation (WHO), SANHDEF, FCDO Lafiya, the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), Society for Family Health (SFH), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and KAIZEN, among others.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Alhaji Abdulkadir Shehu, delivered the welcome remarks, while the Department of Planning, Research and Statistics outlined the objectives of the meeting.
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A consultant, Mr Dived Attah, presented the third-quarter performance review, providing a basis for discussions on progress, implementation challenges and areas requiring further attention.
The Commissioner for Health, in his opening and closing remarks, emphasised the importance of accountability, effective planning and sustained collaboration in strengthening the state’s health sector.
The forum also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange views on programme implementation and identify issues requiring joint action to ensure that planned health interventions deliver tangible benefits to residents.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with development partners and other stakeholders to implement health priorities, improve service delivery and strengthen the state’s healthcare system.
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The quarterly review forms part of the ministry’s efforts to monitor performance, promote evidence-based decision-making and ensure that health sector programmes remain aligned with Kano State’s development priorities.
