By: Mukhtar Yahaya Shehu
The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification visit to the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Management Agency (DMCSA) to assess the recently completed remodeling of the Drug Manufacturing Unit into a modern Quality Control Laboratory.
The remodeling project, funded through KHETFUND’s strategic health infrastructure development initiative, is aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical quality assurance systems in Kano State. The new laboratory is designed to conduct advanced quality control testing on drugs and medical consumables distributed across the state’s healthcare facilities.
For the funding of this gigantic project, the State Government has released the sum of N60 million, while the KHETFUND disbursed N54.1 million.
During the visit, the KHETFUND delegation, led by the Executive Secretary Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen was received by the management of DMCSA, who conducted a comprehensive tour of the remodeled facility. The team inspected the structural modifications and adherence to pharmaceutical quality standards.
The Executive Secretary, who was represented by the Director Operations Dr. Muhammad Lawan commended DMCSA for the successful execution of the project, emphasizing the significance of ensuring that drugs supplied to the public are safe, effective, and of high quality.
“This project represents a major milestone in our collective effort to safeguard public health in Kano State. A functional and well-equipped quality control laboratory is a crucial component of a resilient drug supply system. KHETFUND is proud to have supported this transformation,” Dr. Zahraddeen said.
In his remarks, the Director-General of DMCSA, Pharm. Gali Sule expressed appreciation to KHETFUND for its continuous support and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to maintaining the facility in line with national and international best practices.
“With this upgraded Quality Control Lab, DMCSA is now better positioned to ensure that only safe and effective medicines reach the people of Kano. This would go a long way in boosting confidence in our drug supply chain,” Pharm. Sule, who was represented by the Director Drugs and Supply Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim, said.
In a statement signed by public relations officer DMSCA Faruk Isa Musa said the visit marks an important step in KHETFUND’s mandate to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money in the utilization of public health funds across the state. The remodeled laboratory is expected to begin full operations soon.
Under the leadership of the Executive Secretary Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has become dedicated and committed to improving the quality of healthcare delivery in Kano through strategic funding, infrastructure development, and health system strengthening initiatives.
