The Kano State Ministry of Health, with support from the UK-FCDO Lafiya Program, has convened a two-day onboarding program for members of the Kano State Oversight Committee on the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0), reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective health service delivery.
The onboarding, which commenced on Saturday at Bafra International Hotel in Kaduna, brought together key stakeholders from government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including the Kano State Ministry of Health, Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (PHCMB), Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KSCHMA), representatives of ALGON, and the Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Budget.
Also in attendance were officials from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), civil society organizations, development partners, and other agencies involved in the implementation and oversight of BHCPF 2.0 in the state.
The program was designed to equip committee members with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities under the revised BHCPF framework, while strengthening governance, accountability, and transparency in the management and utilization of BHCPF 2.0 funds.
It also aims to ensure effective oversight, adherence to national guidelines, and coordinated implementation of the program at the state level.
In addition, the workshop seeks to build the capacity of the Oversight Committee to monitor performance, safeguard resources, and promote equitable access to quality primary health care services across Kano State.
Declaring the program open, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said BHCPF 2.0 represents a renewed effort at both national and state levels to improve access to quality primary health care, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations.
He stressed the critical role of the Oversight Committee in ensuring prudent utilization of funds, compliance with guidelines, and measurable impact at the facility and community levels.
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Pharm. Aminu Bashir, reiterated the Kano State Government’s commitment to supporting the Oversight Committee and implementing agencies, noting that transparency, accountability, and citizen-focused service delivery remain central to the success of BHCPF 2.0.
Goodwill messages from representatives of the NPHCDA, NHIA, development partners, and civil society organizations, including the UK-FCDO Lafiya Program and KanSLAM, reaffirmed their collective commitment to partnering with the Kano State Government to ensure the efficient implementation of BHCPF 2.0 across the state.
During the sessions, participants received detailed briefings on the BHCPF 2.0 policy framework, fund flow mechanisms, governance structures, monitoring and evaluation processes, and reporting requirements.
Interactive discussions and practical sessions also addressed implementation challenges, risk mitigation, and strategies for effective oversight.
Members of the Oversight Committee commended the Ministry of Health for the capacity-building initiative, noting that the onboarding enhanced their understanding of BHCPF 2.0 and strengthened their readiness to provide informed, independent, and constructive oversight.
They pledged to work collaboratively with state and local stakeholders to ensure that BHCPF resources translate into improved health outcomes for the people of Kano State.
The two-day onboarding marks a significant milestone in Kano State’s efforts to strengthen its primary health care system and advance universal health coverage.
Credit: Farouk Isa Musa
