By Uzair Adam
Kano State has developed a sustainable framework to boost its HIV response despite the withdrawal of global donor funding, the state government has disclosed.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA), Sa’adatu Suleiman, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the Director General of KSACA, Dr. Usman Bashir, presented the state’s progress and strategies during a briefing with the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, heads of government agencies, and key partners.
The statement explained that while several states experienced disruptions in HIV services following global policy shifts, particularly under the Trump administration in the United States, Kano remained resilient through proactive planning, strong political will, and consistent government support.
It added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf backed the HIV response with a dedicated budget of N2 billion, with nearly half of the funds already released to ensure test kits, drugs, consumables, and improved data systems remain available.
“The government’s commitment has ensured that the agency is now stronger, functional, and working hand-in-hand with sister agencies to prevent service interruptions,” the statement quoted Dr. Bashir as saying.
The statement further noted that the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining HIV services.
It stressed that KSACA continues to collaborate with agencies including the Hospital Management Board, Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, KHETFUND, KSCHMA, KNCDC, and PHIMA.
It added that the presentation was not only a review of progress but also an opportunity to identify challenges and chart new strategies to sustain and strengthen HIV services in the state.