Nagoda Inspects Rural Hospitals, Demands Higher Standards
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has led an unscheduled inspection of general hospitals across rural Kano, warning that public health facilities must maintain high standards of service delivery to meet the expectations of residents.
The surprise tour, which involved directors and other senior officials of the board, was aimed at evaluating the performance of hospitals and ensuring compliance with the state government’s healthcare reform agenda.
The inspection covered General Hospitals in Kura, Tudun Wada, Dambatta, Minjibir, Gezawa, Wudil, Gaya Emirate, Ajingi, Kwankwaso, Bichi, Kiru, Bebeji and Rano.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the teams assessed critical areas affecting patient care during the visits.
These included hospital cleanliness, environmental sanitation, availability of essential medicines, functionality of operating theatres, blood bank and laboratory services, staff attendance, as well as the implementation of the state’s Free Maternity Care and Accident and Emergency programmes.
Speaking during the exercise, Nagoda said the inspections were designed to improve accountability rather than intimidate health workers.
“This exercise is not intended to intimidate healthcare workers. It is to identify operational gaps, encourage excellence and ensure that every resident of Kano State receives quality healthcare services in a conducive environment,” he said.
He said the board would sustain routine monitoring and supportive supervision to ensure hospitals comply with professional standards and government policies.
Nagoda stressed that special attention would continue to be given to the implementation of the state’s Free Maternity Healthcare Programme and emergency medical services to guarantee effective healthcare delivery.
The Executive Secretary applauded health workers and management teams in hospitals where inspectors found commendable levels of cleanliness, professionalism and quality service.
He, however, directed facilities with identified shortcomings to take immediate corrective measures, insisting that patient welfare must remain the overriding priority.
Nagoda also acknowledged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s support for the health sector through investments in hospital infrastructure, medical equipment, essential drugs and manpower development.
He said the interventions had strengthened public healthcare services across the state and improved access to maternal and emergency care.
The board assured residents that the surprise inspections would continue across government hospitals as part of efforts to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the state’s healthcare system.