Kaduna-WHO Partnership Improves Health Systems, Vaccination, and Disease Prevention

Kaduna State’s partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) is paying off in significant ways. From increased vaccination coverage to stronger disease surveillance systems, the collaboration is enhancing how the state responds to both endemic and epidemic threats.

Governor Uba Sani, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, made this known during the WHO State Team’s advocacy visit in Kaduna.

“With WHO’s support, we’ve addressed polio and other public health challenges with speed and efficiency,” Dr. Balarabe said.

Key Achievements from the Kaduna-WHO Partnership

The governor’s office highlighted several gains made through this collaboration:

• Faster response to disease outbreaks

• Strengthened primary healthcare systems

• Improved maternal and child health services

• Expanded vaccination coverage

• Stronger health infrastructure and policy reforms

Dr. Balarabe noted that the partnership has made it possible to reach underserved communities and build long-term health resilience through investment in local capacity and sustainable solutions.

The visit was not just ceremonial; it served as a strategy session to realign goals, share challenges, and reinforce mutual priorities.

“We’re committed to creating a people-centered healthcare delivery system one that’s equitable, accessible, and sustainable,” Balarabe added.

The deputy governor expressed appreciation to WHO for its consistent technical and operational support, while also reaffirming Kaduna’s readiness to provide an enabling environment for impactful health interventions.

Kaduna’s proactive engagement with WHO might serve as a template for other Nigerian states seeking to strengthen their health systems. The state’s push for improved primary care access, particularly in rural areas, could influence national health priorities.

“We want our people especially those in hard-to-reach communities to experience the benefits of robust healthcare,” said Balarabe.