rights responsibilities and service timelines improving transparency and accountability.
• Specialized Programmes
AbbaCare for indigent sickle cell patients:
-Schools Contributory Healthcare Programme (SCHEP) with over 3,000 tertiary students enrolled
-Zakat & Waqf Health Financing Window to support vulnerable households
-Comprehensive healthcare for inmates under the state’s vulnerable programme
• Technological Upgrades
A modern self-service portal for enrolment and facility changes
Digitised PHC service utilization across 614 facilities
Training of 1,000+ healthcare providers
Upgraded state-of-the-art call centre
• Strengthening Service Quality
Over 400 joint supportive supervision visits
Deployment of KSCHMA officers to high-volume hospitals to reduce authorization delays
Installation of solar power systems in critical facility units
Introduction of exit interviews and real-time feedback systems
• House-to-House Verification
A first-in-Nigeria initiative ensuring accurate BHCPF enrolment through direct home visits.
Looking Ahead: Consolidating Gains and Expanding Reach
While the agency celebrates major progress, Dr. Mukhtar emphasized that much work still lies ahead. KSCHMA’s 2026 priorities include:
Deeper penetration of the informal sector
Addressing drug stock-outs through stronger supply chain systems
Expanding provider capacity
Increasing use of data and technology for efficiency and transparency
She stressed that achieving Universal Health Coverage requires shared responsibility.
“Government cannot do everything for everyone, but everyone must have a role in everything the government does,” she said. “This scheme belongs to the people of Kano. Our role is to lead but ownership must be collective.”
A New Era for Health Security in Kano:
Dr.Mukhtar concluded by reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the Agency to the vision of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the policy direction of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf.
“Every enrollee represents a protected family a healthier child, and a stronger Kano.”
“We are determined to build a state where healthcare is no longer a privilege, but a guaranteed right.
