‘300 hospitals in Jigawa fully equipped with contraceptive commodities, Services’

By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse

The Jigawa state commissioner of health, Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa has indicated that the government in its effort to make accessibility easy for contraceptive commodities and services, has equipped over 300 health facilities in the state.

The commissioner made the disclosure while delivering his speech to Mark the celebration of 2023 world Contraceptive Day held at the Ministry of Health conference Hall at the new Secretariat Dutse.
According to him, the gesture is to ensure there is efficient child spacing, improve Maternal and health as well as contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development.

Dr Kainuwa who described the significance of family planning as cornerstone of public health and development said, the world Contraceptive Day is celebrated in September 26th of every year.

According to him, access to a variety of Contraceptive options enables individuals to efficiently do child spacing, improve Maternal and child health, and contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development.

He maintained that, the Jigawa ministry of health is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to the people of Jigawa state.

“The ministry of health is working tirelessly to improve the overall health and well-being of the state’s residents, with focus on family planning and reproductive health as essential components of comprehensive healthcare delivery”, he said.

He encouraged all citizens of Jigawa state to take advantage of the”power options” by seeking information and services related to family planning.

While speaking on behalf of partners in the state, comrade Mustapha Kurfi, commended the State Government for providing conducive atmosphere for Non Governmental Organizations in the state to operate.