By M.M. Marafa
The Three day training organized by the Kano State Ministry of Health and State Primary Health Care Management Board in collaboration with Nutrition International and Face-PaM was a comprehensive and informative workshop for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from both Secondary and Primary Health Care Facilities Drug Revolving Fund in Kano State.
The training, held at Nassarawa Guest Palace, focused on the operations of the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) in the state.
One of the key objectives of the workshop was to help participants understand the new concept of Kano State Health Commodity Supply and appreciate the impact of DRF in the sustainable supply of Zinc/Lo-ORS for the treatment of diarrhea. The papers presented covered topics such as an overview of Kano State Health Commodity Supply, DRF sub-systems, and supportive structures.
The presence of the Chairman State Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee Pharm. Kamilu Mudi Salisu who is also the Director Pharmaceutical Services Ministry of Health and Director Pharmaceutical Services Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board Pharm. Abdullahi Abubakar Danzabuwa, Malam Bello Muhammad Dandago DRF Program officer Primary Health Care Management as well as Dogara Richard Hakuri Face-PaM Project officer in Kano State and Victoria Agommu, added value to the training and provided a platform for networking and collaboration.
Overall, the training was well-organized and provided valuable insights into the management of health commodities in Kano State.
