The Katsina State Executive Council has approved the recruitment of additional health workers, installation of solar power systems, and deployment of tricycles for emergency referrals in rural communities as part of efforts to strengthen Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery across the state.
The approvals were granted at the 2nd Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, held at the General Muhammadu Buhari House in Katsina.
The approvals were granted at the 2nd Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, held at the General Muhammadu Buhari House, Katsina, and presided over by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Special Adviser on Local Government and Inspectorate, Hon. Lawal Rufai Safana, said the decisions reflect the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality and affordable healthcare, particularly at the grassroots.
According to him, the Council approved the recruitment of additional healthcare personnel, including traditional birth attendants, to ensure round-the-clock service delivery in at least one Primary Health Care Centre in each of the state’s 361 wards.
“This initiative is designed to guarantee 24-hour healthcare services at the ward level, especially for pregnant women, children and other vulnerable groups who require urgent medical attention,” he said.
Hon. Safana further disclosed that the State Government will install solar inverter systems in all the 229 Primary Health Care Centres across Katsina State to ensure uninterrupted power supply for medical services.
“Inadequate electricity has long affected effective service delivery in our PHCs. With the installation of solar power systems, health facilities will be able to function optimally, day and night,” he explained.
To address emergency response challenges in hard-to-reach areas, the Council also approved the procurement of tricycles to facilitate referrals from rural communities to higher health facilities.
“These tricycles will serve as emergency transport, especially in areas where conventional ambulances cannot easily access,” he added.
The Council noted that the interventions align with Governor Radda’s agenda of strengthening primary healthcare as the foundation of an efficient health system, while improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
The Katsina State Government reaffirmed its resolve to continue investing in people-centred policies that enhance social services and improve the quality of life of citizens, particularly at the community level.
