KTHSMB General Manager Receives WACS Accreditation Team for Postgraduate Training Programme Assessment
The General Manager of the Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board (KTHSMB), Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu, received the accreditation team from the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) during an official visit to Katsina State.
The visit was conducted as part of the accreditation process for the WACS Postgraduate Training Programme held at Turai Umaru Yar’adua Maternal and Children’s Hospital.
The accreditation team was led by Professor Patrick Haruna Daru, the Head of the Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the college.
Other members of the accreditation team included:
- Dr. Mohammad Umar – Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Adamu Saminu Adamu – Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Aliyu El-Ladan – Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dr. Abdullahi Yahaya Musa – Consultant Family Medicine and Medical Director, Turai Umar Yar’adua MCH, Katsina
- Dr. Rakiya Abdulmalik – Consultant Anesthesia
The primary purpose of the visit was to assess and accredit the postgraduate residency training programme of the hospital under the auspices of WACS. The accreditation exercise focused on evaluating the institution’s training capacity, infrastructure, clinical exposure, manpower, and commitment to postgraduate medical education.
During the engagement, Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu expressed appreciation to the WACS team for their visit and reaffirmed the commitment of KTHSMB to supporting postgraduate medical training and strengthening healthcare service delivery across the state.
He noted that accreditation of the programme would further enhance the hospital’s capacity to train highly skilled specialists, improve patient care, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare in Katsina State and beyond.
The accreditation exercise represents a major step toward sustaining excellence in medical education and specialist training within the state. It also reflects the growing reputation of Turai Umaru Yar’adua Maternal and Children’s Hospital as a center for quality maternal, child health, and postgraduate medical training.
The visit by the WACS Accreditation Team highlights the importance of institutional collaboration and continuous improvement in medical education. It underscores the shared commitment of WACS and KTHSMB to developing competent healthcare professionals and strengthening healthcare systems in the region.
