From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
USAID-Global Health Supply Chain- Procurement and Supply Management (GHSCPSM) is set to train health personnel on the successful take-off of Sustainable Drug Revolving Scheme in Kebbi State.
The Technical Director RMNCH, Mr Dimda James, disclosed this when he led a team to State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar on a courtesy call.
James who was led on the visit by Commissioner of Health, Yunusa Musa and Permanent Secretary, Dr Shehu Nuhu Koko, said they were in Kebbi State to offer two weeks training to the personnel that would be involved in the drug revolving programme.
He appreciated the readiness of the state government towards the establishment Drug Management Agency.
James was delighted that Kebbi state has met all required criteria needed for the intervention from the USAID-Global Health Supply Chain-Procurement and Supply Management.
Responding, the State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabi said state government is committed to the provision of all the necessary support and facilities required for the success of sustainable drug revolving Scheme.
He said healthcare delivery is one of top priorities of the administration of Dr Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu stressed that the government would continue to invest on the sector to ensure good health for the development the state.