By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse
Jigawa state government says it is committed to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to the people.
The Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abdullahi Kainuwa stated while addressing Newsmen on this year’s world Contraceptive Day held at the Conference Hall of the state Ministry of Health in Dutse.
Shedding more light on the theme “Advocating the Power of Options, the Commissioner said the importance of family planning is a cornerstone of public health and development which cannot be overemphasized.
He added that the world Contraceptive Day is celebrated on September 26th of each year, saying it enhances Maternal and health thereby contributing to the sustainable socioeconomic growth.
“It is an occasion to emphasize on the critical role that accessible, voluntary and quality family planning plays in promoting the overall health and well being of our communities.
“Access to a variety of Contraceptive options enables individuals to efficiently do child spacing, improve Maternal and child health, and contribute to sustainable socioeconomic development”
According to Dr. Kainuwa, the ministry is equally working hard towards enhancing the overall health and well-being of the state’s residents, with focus on family planning and reproductive health which are essential components of comprehensive healthcare delivery system.
He further encouraged all citizens of Jigawa state to take advantage of the”power options” by seeking more knowledge and services related to family planning.
Also speaking on behalf of development partners in the state, Comrade Mustapha Kurfi applauded the efforts made by the present administration of Governor Umar Namadi with the total support of the ministry of health in providing conducive atmosphere for Non Governmental Organizations in the state to effectively and efficiently operate.
He assured the state government of their continued j support to partner in healthcare related matters for the development of the state and it’s citizens.