NIGER STATE MINISTRY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

It is interesting to witness the successful retirement of Dr. Fati Sheikh Abdullah, the Director Disease Control and Immunization after spending 35 years of meritorious service to her father land. It is in deed, a joyful moment but for most of us who had the privilege of working directly with her, it is a sad and emotional moments. "ALUWO" as some of us called her is an erudite professional per excellent, epitome of leadership with an impeccable character. No wonder, despite heading a sensitive office such as immunization and disease control, she managed the office successfully without blemish comments from any quotas. Duaring handover ceremony, the Executive Director NSPHCDA, in person of Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana lauded the achievement of Dr. Fati Sheikh for discharging her responsibilities diligently when, she held sway as the Director of Immunization and disease control. The ED also, appreciated Dr. Fati for the innovations and professionalism she...

A  new year  is a powerful occasion: It’s a time when we reflect on our gratitude for the past and our hopes for the future. And it’s a chance to welcome a fresh start to reinvigorate our enthusiasm for chasing goals and dreams. With so much pressure on the moment, it can be hard to come up with just the right words to express new year wishes for friends, family, and cherished co-workers. (That can be especially true if the past year’s challenges still linger for your loved one.)  Wishing you and yours some well-deserved downtime and a very happy new year. Parm. Iliya Labam PM. SOML

Elder Statesman and former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar had taken decisive steps towards fulfilling his pledge to partner with the Niger State Government through the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, under the leadership of the Executive Director, Dr Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana to strengthen Primary Health Care services especially in rural communities in the State.  It would be remembered that penultimate week, the Executive Director was received by the ex Head of State in his Minna Hill top Residence where they discussed at length issues concerning the PHC sector in the state noting significant progress amidst challenges.  Today, in fulfillment of his pledge, the ex Head of State donated and handed over vital hospital furniture such as patient waiting chairs, consulting chairs and tables along with direct cash funds for the purchase of drugs and other essential PHC equipment. The Elder Statesman charged the Executive Directo...

The health of Nigeria remains very poor. The maternal and child health mortality rates in Nigeria are among the worst in the world. One of the major reasons for the poor health status is poor coverage with high impact interventions.  The use of community health workers has been identified as one strategy to expand access to health care services, especially in underserved rural areas. Using community members to render certain basic health care services to the communities they come from is a concept that has been around for at least 50 years. In Nigeria, community-based health care services are being provided by various categories of health care providers for several programmes, and under the auspices of different organizations. For example, there are community Oriented Resource Persons (CORPS) providing community integrated case Management of child Illness (iCCM) services, Voluntary Community Moilizers (VCM) involved in mobilization for polio, Village Health W...

Niger state health sector is on the news again with another success story as we witness another handing over ceremony of primary health care facility initiated by ALGON and duly completed by  SDG Niger State. The handing over ceremony was graced with dignitaries from Niger state ministry of health, NSPHCDA, SDG and members of Gawu community. The Director General of SDG, Niger state Alh. Abdullahi Baba Arah, said in his opening speech that he took over the abandoned project because of its strategic significance to the people of Gawu community and to fulfill the campaign promises of his Excellency Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello the executive governor of Niger state. He then, appealed to the people of Gawu community to ensure adequate maintenance of the facility. The commissioner of health who was ably  represented by Dr. Mohammed Gana the permanent secretary ministry of health, asked the people of Gawu community to take ownership of the facility. ...

Another landmark achievement was recorded today in  Health sector of Niger State. It was a marvelous occasion witnessed by marmot crowd as a comprehensive Health Care Center with modern equipment built by SDG was delivered to the people of Baro community in Agaie LGA. The handing over ceremony attracted great personalities of note, worthy to mention were: His Royal Highness Alh. Yusuf Nuhu the Etsu of Agaie, Hon.Abdullahi Mahmud (House of Reps Member representing Agaie/Lapai Federal constituency), Dr. Muhammad Muhammad Makusidi (Hon. commissioner Ministry of Health), our amiable Executive Director NSPHCDA Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana , Alh. Baba Arah (Director General SDG Niger State) and the Executive Chairman Agaie LGA amongst other dignitaries too numerous to mention. In his good will message, the Etsu of Agaie thanked the DG of SDG for citing the facility in his domain. While, the Hon commissioner Ministry of health advised community ...

Elder Statesman and former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar had pledged to complement the good efforts of the Niger State Government in strengthening Primary Health Care services in the State. The Elder Statesman made the pledge this morning (06/01/2021) when the Executive Director of the Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana paid him a visit at his Minna Hill top Residence. At the meeting lasting more than an hour, the Executive Director briefed the Elder Statesman on recent development and achievements in the Primary Healthcare sector under the good leadership of His Excellency, Dr Abubakar Sani Bello, who the ED revealed had not only transformed and repositioned the PHC sector but the entire Health Care Sector in the State. He listed the achievements in PHC to include the commencement of basic health care fund (BHCPF) scheme in the State with direct cash disbursement to focal PHC facilities, establishment of the State Cont...

This morning, the ED, Dr Ibrahim Dangana had the privilege of sitting one-on-one with Elder Statesman and former Head of State, Gen A.A. Abubakar to discuss Primary Health Care & sundry issues around the Agency. 📑 The meeting which lasted well over an hour ⏱️ with candid discussions bored fruits as the General pledge his support. As an immediate outcome, the General will renovate, equipped and supplied essential medicines to the PHC at Sabon-Daga, Bosso LGA Minna in the coming week.  🏠🔬💉🩺🛏️💊👍🏼 Other areas of concern raised by the ED will also receive attention in due course. The General and Elder Statesman thanked the ED for his sacrifices in leaving the comfort of CDC US to come and serve his people in challenging climes and advised him to remain resolute and focused, noting that he had earlier been briefed on the EDs achievements since assuming office. He wished him well and challenged him to do more. The ED pledged to do more in strengthening the Agency ...