The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KNSPHCMB), in collaboration with development partners, has organized a state-level advocacy, sensitization and awareness meeting with district heads and local government policymakers to strengthen support for the implementation of the SARMAAN II Campaign across Kano State.
The engagement, held at the Board’s headquarters in Na’ibawa, Kano, brought together traditional leaders, local government officials, health experts and development partners to discuss strategies for ensuring the successful rollout of the campaign at the grassroots level.
Speaking during the meeting, the Director General of KNSPHCMB, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Alhaji Adamu Pate Jigawa, underscored the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in improving public health interventions and healthcare delivery.
He stated that traditional institutions and local government authorities play a vital role in promoting public awareness, building trust and encouraging community acceptance of health programmes designed to improve the wellbeing of residents.
Professor Ibrahim noted that sustained stakeholder engagement remains critical to the success of health initiatives, particularly those targeting vulnerable populations in rural and underserved communities across the state.
Representatives of development partners at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Kano State Government in advancing public health initiatives through technical assistance, advocacy and strategic partnerships aimed at improving health outcomes.
