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Kano Govt, FCDO Lafiya holds workshop on Health State Adaptation Plan, HSAP
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
In a decisive move to strengthen public health systems and respond to the findings from the climate and heath vulnerability assessment, the Kano State Ministry of Health has organised a three day workshop aimed at developing a Kano Health State Adaptation Plan (H-SAP).
KANO FOCUS reports tha the workshop was supported by the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office,FCD Lafiya Programme,
Part of the primary goal of the workshop is to develop a cohesive and actionable plan that integrates climate resilience into health policies and practices, as in line with the State Government’s commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its public health systems.
Declaring the workshop open, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Pharm. Aminu Bashir, who represented the Commissioner Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf emphasized the importance of action:.
“This plan demonstrates the commitment of Kano State government through the Ministry of Health to safeguarding health through proactive, science-based strategies.
“It would also strive to address the health impacts of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing disease patterns,” Pharm. Bashir asserted.
He further noted that the plan focuses on some priority areas – the health system strengthening, including climate-resilient infrastructure and supply chains; the surveillance and monitoring of climate-sensitive diseases like malaria; and emergency preparedness for climate-related disasters.
Other areas, according to the Permanent Secretary, are research and capacity building on climate-health linkages and cross-sectoral coordination with agriculture, environment, and disaster management agencies,
Earlier, Dr. Ibrahim Gano, the Director Public Health, State Ministry of Health, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders who attended the event and hoped that it will contribute towards strengthening the capacity of the health sector to respond to climate change related challenges .
Also speaking at the event, the State Team Lead of the FCDO Lafiya Programme, Abdulkadir Salisu Kabara tasked the participants to fully participate in the workshop and commended the State for convening the workshop to develop their context-specific H-SAP that responds to the vulnerability assessment findings on climate and health. This effort will further contribute to HOPE PHC DLI 1.1, DLI1.2, and DLI 10
According to Dr. Ahmad Garba, the Climate Change Focal Person Ministry of Health, the objectives of the workshop are to present the recommended adaptations from the Health National Adaptation Plan.
Other objectives according to him is to facilitate discussion and capture inputs 2 the HNAP priority recommendations interventions, actions, and strategies for state adaptation, and agree on the priority interventions, actions, as well as strategies that will be taken forward in the adaptation of the HNAP, and produce a draft Health State Adaptation plan (HSAP).
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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