Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has called on traditional institutions in the state to intensify community mobilization to increase the use of healthcare services under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF).
The KSCHMA Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Mukhtar, made the appeal through the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Aminu Turaki, during a sensitization at Tamburawar Gabas, Tanagar, and Warawa Primary Health Centres in Warawa Local Government Area.
The delegation engaged healthcare workers, community leaders, enrollees, and other stakeholders during the visit.
He explained that the exercise aimed to raise awareness of the benefits of the BHCPF program and educate enrollees on their rights to access quality healthcare services.
According to him, all registered beneficiaries of the BHCPF are entitled to receive quality healthcare at accredited facilities without financial hardship.
However, he expressed concern over the low turnout of beneficiaries accessing healthcare services despite the number of registered enrollees in the area.
Turaki revealed that the program was established to remove financial barriers and ensure vulnerable and underserved populations receive essential medical services when needed.
He appealed to traditional rulers and community leaders to strengthen sensitization efforts and encourage residents enrolled in the scheme to utilize available healthcare services.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding healthcare coverage and improving access to quality services across Kano State, in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s healthcare agenda.
The District Head of Warawa, Muhammad Hassan, represented by Rabiu Zubairu, commended KSCHMA for bringing healthcare awareness directly to communities.
He assured the agency of the traditional institution’s support in mobilizing residents to embrace the program.
“Traditional leaders will continue working closely with stakeholders to improve public awareness and increase healthcare utilization,” he said.
The visit provided an opportunity for interaction with healthcare personnel, community members, access to services, identification of challenges, and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders.
