Kano State Commissioner of Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has assured the people of Kano that the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF) will not be allowed to collapse due to its immense benefits to the populace.
However, the DRF provides affordable, quality, and accessible drugs in public health facilities.
Making this known at a 3-day biannual DRF performance feedback meeting in Kaduna state, Labaran acknowledged the scheme’s 20-year milestone and its impact on other states, with over 21 states operating similar programs based on Kano’s success.
He emphasised that failure of the Kano DRF would have far-reaching consequences, affecting its replicas in other states.
According to him, the meeting aimed to achieve the following objectives, while the primary goals of the 3-day biannual DRF performance feedback meeting include, “Providing feedback to key stakeholders on the performance of DRF operations at hospitals management board, primary healthcare management board, and drugs and medical consumables supply agency.
“Discussing challenges affecting DRF operations in those agencies.
“Identifying solutions to the identified challenges.
“Developing the next steps for the increased performance of the scheme,” he said.
Labaran urged the SHCSS committee to intensify monitoring and supervision of health facilities operating DRF to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. He also assured the committee of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration support for programs enhancing healthcare in Kano.
He then praised Global Affairs Canada Nutrition International and FAcE-PaM for their supply chain support, ensuring a continued harmonious working relationship.
Kano’s DRF has been a model of success, with over 80% availability of essential drugs in public health facilities, and its sustainable financing model has contributed significantly to local development initiatives. (Tribune)