25/09/2026
KADCHMA Organises One-Day Workshop for Political Appointees on Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) with the support of development partners Engenderhealth and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) has organised a one-day workshop for political appointees on the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme (KSCHS), with the theme: “Advancing Universal Health Coverage in Kaduna State: The Role of Political Appointees.”
The workshop was aimed at developing actionable commitments among participants to increase awareness and promote enrolment in the scheme within their respective constituencies, MDAs and areas of responsibility.
In his remarks, the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Abdulkadir Mu’azu Mayere, commended the Director General of KADCHMA for the initiative and his strong commitment to improving healthcare services across the state.
He urged political office holders and well-to-do individuals to support the enrolment of less privileged residents into the scheme, noting that such efforts would contribute to reducing out-of-pocket healthcare spending among the people.
Speaking at the event, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, said the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Uba Sani, remains committed to building a health system that is accessible, equitable and responsive to the needs of the people, particularly the poor and vulnerable.
She highlighted the government’s efforts in strengthening primary healthcare, improving secondary health facilities, expanding maternal and child health interventions, strengthening the health workforce and improving financial protection through the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme.
Also speaking, the Head of Service, Kaduna State, Mrs. Jummai Bako, encouraged civil servants across the state to utilise the services provided under the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme and make use of healthcare facilities whenever necessary to improve the health and wellbeing of themselves and their families.
Earlier, the Director General of KADCHMA, Mallam Abubakar Hassan, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to expanding access to