Katsina Tackles Malnutrition With N200m

To address malnutrition in Katsina State, the state government said over N200 million has been committed to curtail its prevalence.

Governor Umaru Radda who disclosed this at the maiden state council on health held at the state secretariat in Katsina, said his government has committed over N200 million to UNICEF as counterpart funding for the people to manage acute malnutrition.

The governor added that his administration has secured an additional one-year extension for the Accelerating Nutrition Result in Nigeria (ANRiN) project that focuses on preventing malnutrition among children under five, and pregnant and lactating mothers.

He announced that drug shortages in hospitals have become a thing of the past, stressing that the government has made a proactive approach that solved the challenge.

 “We have also provided almost N90 million as a marching fund for constructing a high-quality pharmaceutical warehouse.

“I want to reaffirm my administration’s unwavering commitment to achieving universal health coverage for the people of Katsina State. Health is fundamental, and it is part of our duties as leaders to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare services.

“I am proud to support the advice and recommendations of the State Council on Health, as we work together to improve the health outcomes of our people and build a stronger, healthier Katsina State”, he said.