Writing By Khadijah Aliyu, Editing By Godwin Duru
In its continued effort to strengthen healthcare delivery and advance universal health coverage, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a working visit to the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KSCHMA) to evaluate the utilization of funds disbursed for the enrollment of vulnerable groups into the Kano State Contributory Health Care Scheme (KSCHCS).
The visit was part of KHETFUND’s commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public resources toward improving healthcare access for Kano residents.
According to the Fund, a total of ₦57.5 million has been released to KSCHMA in two phases of₦23.2 million between August 2024 and February 2025, and ₦34.3 million between March and August 2025.
The allocations, drawn from KHETFUND’s 2% Vulnerable Group Fund, aim to ensure that disadvantaged populations have access to quality healthcare through the state’s contributory scheme.
During the verification exercise, the KHETFUND team reviewed KSCHMA’s financial records, beneficiary enrollment data, and service delivery outcomes.
The delegation also visited Unguwa Uku Primary Health Care Centre and Hotoro North Primary Health Care Centre to observe how the program is benefiting enrollees at the facility level.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, Executive Secretary of KHETFUND represented by Abubakar Bala, Director of Administration and General Services commended KSCHMA for its prudent management of the vulnerable group program.
Responding , Executive Secretary of KSCHMA Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar, represented by Director of Accounts and Investment Abdulhamid Sani Yakasai appreciated the visit and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to accountability and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
The verification exercise is part of KHETFUND’s broader initiative to institutionalize monitoring and evaluation mechanisms across all health funding interventions in Kano State, ensuring greater impact, sustainability, and value for money.
Rel/Khadijah Aliyu
