MSF-France Pays Assessment Visit to KTHSMB General Manager in Katsina State
MSF-France Pays Assessment Visit to KTHSMB General Manager in Katsina State
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and institutional collaboration, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF-France) paid an assessment visit to Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu, the General Manager of the Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board (KTHSMB).
The visit aimed to review and assess the various healthcare activities implemented by MSF-France across Katsina State. It also provided an opportunity to engage directly with state health leadership, evaluate progress, and identify areas for improved collaboration and service delivery.
The assessment visit was conducted in collaboration with representatives from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, who play a key role in coordinating development interventions and ensuring alignment with national priorities.
Officials present during the visit included:
- Mrs. Sabina – Personal Secretary to the Permanent Secretary
- Mr. Uchenna Okonkwo – Desk Officer for MSF
- Zaid Musa – Personal Assistant to the Director, International Cooperation
During the meeting, both parties engaged in productive discussions focusing on:
- Assessment of MSF-France Activities: A comprehensive review of ongoing interventions, particularly in maternal and child health, emergency response, and disease control.
- Health System Support: Evaluation of MSF-France’s role in strengthening health infrastructure and human capacity within the state.
- Challenges and Strategic Opportunities: Identification of operational constraints and strategies for scaling up impact.
- Sustained Collaboration: Reinforcing the importance of continued partnership between MSF-France, KTHSMB, and federal stakeholders.
In his remarks, Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu commended MSF-France for its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare services in Katsina State. He highlighted the organization’s impactful contributions, particularly in reaching vulnerable and underserved populations.
The assessment visit underscored the value of strong partnerships in advancing healthcare outcomes. It reaffirmed the shared commitment of MSF-France, Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board, and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to delivering sustainable, high-quality healthcare services across Katsina State.
Such collaborative engagements remain essential in ensuring that development interventions are impactful, well-coordinated, and aligned with both state and national health priorities.
