The Kano state contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has enrolled 435,752 people into the state contributory health scheme as part of the state government commitment in financing healthcare to the general populace through contributions, donations and taxes being paid to the agency’s account.
Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, executive secretary, Kano state contributory healthcare management agency (KSCHMA) disclosed this while briefing journalists as part of the commemoration of the 2025 universal health coverage Day, themed ” unaffordable Health Coasts, were tired of it” held in Kano on Friday.
She said the enrollment has grown from 497,262 in june 2023 to 933,014 today which represents an overall increase of 87.6% in two years, the development which brings KSCHMA closer to the ultimate goal of covering every resident by 2030.
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“In line with the government’s commitment to social protection, and made possible by crucial funding support from the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), enrolment from the state-funded vulnerable program skyrocketed by 935%, from 4,903 to 50,745 individuals. This ensures our poorest and most at-risk citizens including pregnant women, children under five, people living with disabilities and those with chronic conditions like scale cell and HIV can access care with dignity,” said Dr. Rahila.
“KSCHMA provides a lifeline to our most at-risk citizens, including; 145,723 Pregnant Women, 124,802 Children Under Five, 46,512 People Living with Disabilities, 31,003 People Living with Chronic Medical Conditions, 29,473 People Living with HIV, 3,609 Inmates in Correctional Centres and 8,053 others, including persons managing conditions like fistula, hypertension, and spinal cord injuries”, said executive secretary.
“We have deepened collaboration with critical implementation partners including State Primary Healthcare Management Board, Hospitals Management Board, Private Institutions Management Agency, Kano State Health Trust Fund, Drugs and Medical Consumable Supply Agency (DMCSA), Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS, Kano Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as our Development Partners in achieving better results”, said Rahila.
She said the agency will next year focus on sustaining the enrolment momentum, particularly in the informal sector, the elimination of persistent challenges like drug stock-outs through stronger supply chain, and it would continue to invest in the capacity of healthcare providers by leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and transparency.
She commended the executive governor of Kano state Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the guidance of the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf and the development partners.
“We are systematically dismantling the wall of unaffordable healthcare costs through a pact of shared responsibility. Every new enrollee represents a family protected from financial shock, a child who can see a doctor, and a step toward a healthier, more productive state. We reaffirm our resolute commitment to achieving this vision of His Excellency, the Governor, and the mandate of the Kano State Government for a healthy populace,” she added.