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.[1][2][3] It is located at No.4 post Office Road, Kano.[4]

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.[5]

Organisational structure

  • Administration
  • Finance & account
  • Planning, research & statistics
  • Pharmaceutical services
  • Medical services
  • Public health services
  • Nursing services

Parastatals

  • Kano State Hospital Management Board[6]
  • Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board
  • Kano State College of Nursing and Midwifery[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Ministry of Health – Kano State". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kano State Nigeria Ministry of Health (MOH)". COR-NTD. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "About Us – Ministry of Health". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  5. ↑ Mallum, Manomsi (16 July 2025). "Kano Begins Health Manager Training Across LGAs". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Hospital Management Board – The National Orthopaedic Hospital (NOH), Dala-Kano". Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Elrazi Medical University". Elrazi Medical University. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
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