The Katsina State Government has begun deploying 238 tricycle ambulances to primary healthcare centres across the state.The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, launched the ambulances on Tuesday in Katsina.The 238 tricycle ambulances are the first batch of 361 planned for the state, with one expected to serve each of the 361 wards.The state also launched 18 advanced life support ambulances following the donation of three additional units by the Federal Government.Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Pate said President Bola Tinubu had approved the additional ambulances, raising the number launched from 15 to 18.Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, launched the ambulances on Tuesday in Katsina.The 238 tricycle ambulances are the first batch of 361 planned for the state, with one expected to serve each of the 361 wards.The state also launched 18 advanced life support ambulances following the donation of three additional units by the Federal Government.Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Pate said President Bola Tinubu had approved the additional ambulances, raising the number launched from 15 to 18.Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” The 238 tricycle ambulances are the first batch of 361 planned for the state, with one expected to serve each of the 361 wards.The state also launched 18 advanced life support ambulances following the donation of three additional units by the Federal Government.Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Pate said President Bola Tinubu had approved the additional ambulances, raising the number launched from 15 to 18.Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” The state also launched 18 advanced life support ambulances following the donation of three additional units by the Federal Government.Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Pate said President Bola Tinubu had approved the additional ambulances, raising the number launched from 15 to 18.Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, Pate said President Bola Tinubu had approved the additional ambulances, raising the number launched from 15 to 18.Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” Pate also disclosed that health insurance enrolment in Katsina had increased from about 350,000 beneficiaries in 2023 to nearly 600,000 in 2026.He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” He said more than 184,000 new beneficiaries had been enrolled across the state’s 361 wards through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.“Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” “Katsina State has demonstrated that when there is commitment to counterpart financing and healthcare reform, significant progress can be achieved in expanding access to healthcare,” Pate said.He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” He disclosed that the state government had provided N243m in counterpart funding for healthcare interventions and called on other states to emulate the commitment.The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” The minister also commended Katsina’s response to the diphtheria outbreak and called on traditional, religious and community leaders to intensify advocacy for childhood vaccination.Related NewsLASG deploys health workers to tackle childhood malnutritionA’Ibom gov inaugurates model PHC, targets medical tourismRecurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheriaMeanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” Meanwhile, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda said the ambulance deployment was aimed at reducing delays in accessing medical care and improving referrals across the state.“We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” “We’re expanding access to quality care across all 361 wards,” Radda stated.He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” He disclosed that more than 280 comprehensive primary healthcare centres had been renovated and revitalised, while work on the remaining 80 was expected to be completed.According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” According to him, the upgraded facilities would operate round the clock and have staff quarters, water supply, solar electricity, basic medical equipment and tricycle ambulances.At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” At the secondary healthcare level, the governor commissioned the newly upgraded General Hospital, Charanchi, describing it as one of six secondary healthcare facilities established by his administration.“The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” “The General Hospital Charanchi is one of the six secondary healthcare facilities established by this administration. It is designed to provide quality and comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Charanchi and surrounding communities,” Radda said.He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” He said hospitals in Faskari and Mai’adua were at advanced stages and would be commissioned before the end of 2026.Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” Radda further disclosed that 20,000 inmates, 20,000 persons living with disabilities and 50,000 members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and vigilante groups had been enrolled in free health insurance.Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Shema’u, said the ambulances would be used for referrals, including for pregnant women and residents of hard-to-reach communities.According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.” According to her, “The ambulances will strengthen referrals, particularly for pregnant women and other patients in hard-to-reach communities, and contribute to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.”