By Maikudi Muhammad Marafa
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has announced plans to solarize all 484 Apex Primary Health Care facilities across the state as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare service delivery and ensure uninterrupted power supply at health facilities.
The announcement was made by the Director General of the Board, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, during the Q1 2026 Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) Review Meeting held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kano. The meeting reviewed the performance of primary healthcare services across the state, assessing progress in facility readiness, service provision, and service utilization while identifying priority areas for further improvement.a
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According to the review, the state recorded significant improvements across key primary healthcare performance indicators, reflecting the impact of ongoing reforms within the sector. However, stakeholders also identified critical gaps requiring urgent intervention, including inadequate infrastructure, shortage of health workers, cold chain equipment, essential medicines, maternal and newborn healthcare equipment, and the need to improve service utilization.
To address these challenges, participants recommended targeted investments and strengthened interventions aimed at consolidating existing gains and enhancing the quality of primary healthcare services across Kano State.
In a statement signed by Sa’adatu Suleiman Public Relations officer of the Board further stated that, Professor Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim commended the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for its unwavering commitment to strengthening the healthcare system. He noted that the planned solarization of all 484 Apex Primary Health Care facilities would significantly improve service delivery, particularly for women and children who rely on primary healthcare services.
The Director General also acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and the Solina Centre for International Development and Research, whose 18-month intervention has played a pivotal role in strengthening primary healthcare systems in Kano State. As the intervention approaches its completion, he expressed confidence that the state government will sustain and build upon the achievements recorded under the partnership to improve health outcomes for the people of Kano.
