Kaduna officials and health officials at the launch of the healthcare upgrade project in Kaduna State.
Kaduna State’s healthcare revolut ion has reached a new milestone, with the government commencing the upgrade of 255 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state’s 23 local government areas — out of the existing 1,136 PHC facilities — in what officials have described as a bold step toward universal health coverage.
This achievement comes barely a year after Kaduna earned the distinction of the best-performing state in Primary Healthcare delivery in the Northwest, a feat that attracted a $500,000 award from the Federal Government and development partners. The state has now moved beyond accolades to tangible transformation, further deepening its health infrastructure footprint across rural and urban communities.
The 255 PHCs were selected strategically to ensure each political ward has at least one fully functional healthcare centre, in line with the government’s commitment to equity and accessibility. The upgraded facilities are now equipped with modern medical equipment, trained staff, water, solar power, and essential drugs, forming part of a broader initiative supported by the World Bank-backed Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), IMPACT and Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
Simultaneously, 13 General Hospitals across the state have also undergone significant renovation and re-equipment. The state government said this dual-track upgrade of both primary and secondary healthcare institutions is part of Governor Uba Sani’s determination to build a resilient and inclusive health system that serves all citizens, especially in underserved communities.
Governor Sani’s administration has also introduced a comprehensive deployment of health personnel, including nurses, midwives, and community health workers to the newly upgraded facilities. There is also a renewed push to boost immunisation, maternal and child health services, and the supply chain for medical commodities through KADHSMA.
Officials say the overarching goal is not just to upgrade structures, but to guarantee functional, quality health services that save lives and restore public confidence in the public health system. The state is also leveraging digital monitoring tools to track service delivery, ensuring transparency and real-time problem-solving.
The Kaduna healthcare leap is already drawing commendation from development partners and public health experts who see the model as scalable and sustainable. With 255 PHCs now transformed and over 800 others still targeted in phases, Kaduna is fast becoming a reference point in subnational health systems strengthening in Nigeria.
