by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Kaduna State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Kaduna State Maternal Accountability Mechanism (KADMAM) & Partners, convenes workshop to review existing Primary Health Care (PHC–related) accountability frameworks in the health sector in the state.
Theme of the two days’ workshop, ‘Strengthening Accountability for Improved Maternal and Child Health,’ is taking place, between 21 and 22 June 2025, at Bafara Hotel, Yakubu Avenue, Kaduna North, Kaduna State.
Subtitled, ‘Two days Co-creation workshop on accountability frameworks with key stakeholders outlined roles, responsibilities and timelines for tracking Health commitments,’ the workshop has representatives of Commissioner of Health, Members of House of Assembly Kaduna State, CSO Partners, including KADMAM Chairman and members.
The three main objectives of the workshop, among others, includes conducting a systematic desk review of existing accountability frameworks related to PHC and RAMCAH financing in the state, and identify gaps, strength and lessons learned from the ongoing accountability efforts.
Others include: need to agree on key parameters and indicators towards developing an overarching PHC financing and policy accountability frameworks, roles and responsibilities of actors across sectors, and realistic timelines and feedback mechanisms for tracking projects.
Ministry of Health Commissioners’ representatives presented opening address alongside members of State House of Assembly that highlighted the unwavering support of Governor Uba Sani on all health and health sector-related projects, with opening remarks from leaders and representatives of partners and CSOs.
Papers were also presented by resources persons on various subject matters most relevant to the workshop objectives, led by LISDEL, the main organiser, on the topic, ‘Meeting Objectives/Overview of LISDEL and the ASIP project,’ on Saturday.