Kano State Ministry of Health
The Kano State Ministry of Health is the institution responsible for coordinating, regulating, and supervising the healthcare system in Kano State, Nigeria. The ministry, headed by a commissioner appointed by the governor, is tasked with developing health-related policies, implementing public health programmes, and managing state health resources. Its activities support the delivery of healthcare services across one of Nigeria's most populous states. It is located at No.4 post Office Road, Kano.
Leadership
The ministry is headed by the commissioner for health and the permanent secretary also helps in the development and provision of essential medical assistant to aid the growth and activities of the ministry. The current commissioner is Dr. Abubakar Labaran.
Organisational structure
- Administration
- Finance & account
- Planning, research & statistics
- Pharmaceutical services
- Medical services
- Public health services
- Nursing services
Parastatals
- Kano State Hospital Management Board
- Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board
- Kano State College of Nursing and Midwifery