Sokoto holds crucial annual oversight meeting to revitalize Healthcare system

In a groundbreaking move to reshape Sokoto State’s healthcare sector, the State Commissioner for Health, Hon. Asabe Balarabe on Friday, convened a high-level annual Oversight Committee meeting with key stakeholders.

The stakeholders were drawn from SOCHEMA, Primary Health Care, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the Emergency Response Team.
The meeting, which was centered on improving the state’s healthcare delivery, focused on critical areas such as updates on the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, financial reports and fund utilization, and the assessment of health initiatives’ impact.
Hon. Balarabe outlined the key objectives of the meeting to include reviewing operational achievements and challenges in SOCHEMA, evaluating the status of Primary Health Care gateway implementation, and discussing NCDC’s disease surveillance and control measures.
The Emergency Response Team’s preparedness and interventions were also discussed as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare response in the state.

“We must be bold and collaborative in addressing the challenges within each gateway,” the Commissioner emphasized. “Our collective decisions today will have a direct and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of Sokoto State’s citizens, as outlined by Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.”
According to her, the meeting’s agenda was designed to encourage open dialogue and collaboration, with each gateway providing a detailed account of their specific challenges.
“The goal was to identify practical solutions and actionable resolutions for the implementation of necessary reforms and improvements in the healthcare sector.
In her closing remarks, Hon. Balarabe pledged to submit a comprehensive report of the meeting’s discussions and resolutions to Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for further consideration.
She also took a moment to commend the governor for his steadfast dedication to the health sector, which has resulted in significant strides in revitalizing healthcare services across the state.

This critical meeting represented a significant step toward strengthening Sokoto State’s healthcare system, ensuring that it meets the growing needs of its population and providing the foundation for a healthier future for all residents.