Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has granted approval for the release of N872 million as the state’s counterpart funding to the primary healthcare (PHC) basket.
Deputy governor of the state, Auwal Jatau, stated this at the meeting of the State Task Force on Primary Healthcare and the award presentation held at the banquet hall, Government House, Bauchi.
Jatau said at the moment, the sum of N261, 708,491.00 has been released to the Bauchi PHC Board as part of the unwavering commitments of the state government towards expanding access to quality healthcare services, improving health infrastructure and supporting frontline workers to ensure that citizens, regardless of location or status, receive the needed healthcare services.
“In our meeting today, we will review the progress achieved in the implementation of the agreed action points from the Annual Primary Health Care Retreat, to update members on the Quarter 1, 2025 PHC Annual Operational Plan and to update members on the upcoming April 2025 National Immunization Polio Days (NIPDs).
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the health workers, local government health teams, facility managers, and community volunteers who have worked tirelessly and passionately to ensure that healthcare delivery in our state continues to improve steadily. Your dedication is the backbone of our progress in primary healthcare,” he said.