The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has unveiled its 2026 Health Sector Annual Operational Plan (AoP), a comprehensive 169.3 billion naira strategic roadmap aimed at overhauling healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes across the state.
Speaking at the Polio Emergency Operations Centre in Gusau, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun said the plan was designed to build a more resilient, efficient and inclusive health system for Zamfara State.
In a statement issued to newsmen by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Isah, the Commissioner explained that, the State Government would commit 76.4 billion naira, representing 48.4 percent of the total budget.
Dr. Maradun noted that, the remaining 92.9 billion naira, is expected to be mobilized from development partners and private sector stakeholders, stressing that the funding framework reflects shared responsibility and strong partnership in strengthening the health sector.
She disclosed that, the 2026 Annual Operational Plan AoP is anchored on the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint and covers 226 SWAp-specific interventions out of 262 priority interventions, focusing on governance, quality health service delivery, health financing, data digitalization, health security, and human capital development.
The Commissioner added that the roadmap contains 762 programmed activities, many of which are rolled over from 2025 to guarantee continuity and sustained impact, urged all ministries, departments, agencies, health facility managers, and partners to adopt the plan as the single reference document for health operations and reporting in 2026.
She further stated that, a robust monitoring and evaluation framework has been embedded in the plan to ensure accountability, track progress, and address emerging challenges, expressing confidence that effective implementation will significantly improve the health and well-being of the people of Zamfara State.
Key stakeholders during the gathering including heads of health agencies and development partners such as WHO, UNICEF, MSF, and others reflected a united commitment to translating health policies into tangible community impact.
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