Sani approves policies to boost Kaduna health sector, tackle climate change

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved new policies to optimise and prioritise the state-owned Government Printing Department, advance the state’s healthcare sector, and address climate change.

The approval was made known in a statement issued after the State Executive Council Meeting at the Government House in Kaduna on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Governor Sani, according to the statement, approved the revamping and repositioning of the Government Printing Department to ensure maximum utilisation and revenue generation.

The initiative will require all State Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) to use the Printing Department’s services for essential printing needs.

Sani also introduced the Kaduna State Human Resources for Health Policy (HRH), designed to address gaps in the health workforce.

The policy was developed through stakeholder consultations to ensure comprehensive recommendations for overcoming current challenges in the health sector.

He said: “The Human Resources for Health Policy will serve as a framework to ensure the right number and mix of competent, motivated, and equitably distributed health workers for optimal healthcare service delivery.

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“Its strategic objectives include maintaining an adequate number of qualified health workers and managing employment, deployment, retention, and performance effectively.”

Governor Sani also approved the Kaduna State Climate Change Policy, which provides a comprehensive framework to tackle the impact of climate change impacts, promote sustainability, and align with national and international climate goals.

Sani added: “The 2024 Climate Change Policy addresses the increased extreme weather events and aligns with the National Climate Change Policy (2021-2030).

“Developed with input from various stakeholders and supported by organisations like ACReSAL and Lafiya Projects, this policy aims to reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience, and integrate climate considerations into state planning.”

The governor stated that the policy will focus on public education, monitoring systems, and sustainable development initiatives to prepare Kaduna State for future climate challenges.

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