The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said the ongoing health reforms in Nigeria are designed to save lives and reduce both physical and financial pains.
He stated this while handing over medical equipment and consumables to Gidauniyar Alheri Community Health Centre, Kano.

The minister was represented by his Technical Assistant, Dr. Ashiru Abubakar, who said the reform, in line with the National Health Act, sought to establish a National Health System that would guarantee access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.

Prof. Pate said achieving such a system requires the collective contributions of government, the private sector, and development partners through effective Public-Private Partnerships.

The former Minister of National Planning and Budget, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, said it is part of the revitalisation of healthcare services and institutions.

“The briefing indicated that this community-based hospital has been rendering selfless services to the people of Kano State,” he said.

Pate commended the former minister for his contributions to community healthcare and urged other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate him. He also lauded the community for its role in supporting healthcare delivery and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening primary and secondary health institutions across the country.

Earlier, the chairman of the facility, Dr. Aminu Sudawa, said the community health centre was established in 2009 by 10 communities of the ward led by Dr. Usman.