By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), under the leadership of its Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has commenced a two-day Technical Review Workshop in Kaduna to review the agency’s 2026 Operational Guidelines.
A statement from Abubakar Umar Muhammad (Nr. GWANI) Kafin Maiyaki, who can be reached via his e-mail: nurseabubakarumar@gmail.com or phone: +234 806 978 1041, said the initiative was part of the healthcare reform agenda of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the state.
He said in the statement that it also aimed at improving healthcare delivery and expanding access to quality health services across the state.
Supported by the FCDO Lafiya Programme and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), the workshop, according to the statement, is reviewing KSCHMA’s operational framework to align with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2022, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0 Guidelines and international best practices.
“The review is focused on strengthening efficiency, transparency, accountability, and the overall quality of healthcare services.
“The workshop brings together KSCHMA management, representatives of the NHIA, and development partners to strengthen health insurance governance, address implementation challenges and develop practical strategies for expanding affordable, high-quality and people-centred healthcare services throughout the state,” it said.
Speaking at the opening session, the statement said, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, described the review as a critical step towards building a stronger, more sustainable and responsive health insurance system that supports the Kano First Agenda and advances the state’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
She emphasized that the revised operational guidelines will enhance institutional performance, strengthen public confidence in the health insurance scheme and ensure that affordable, quality healthcare reaches every household, with special attention to vulnerable populations.
It explained that the initiative further demonstrates the commitment of the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf-led administration to strengthening health insurance, accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and ensuring that no resident of the state is left behind in accessing affordable, quality healthcare