Kano Upgrades Five PHCs to General Hospitals, Begins Assessment

Kano Upgrades Five PHCs to General Hospitals, Begins Assessment

The Kano State Government has approved the upgrade of five Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to General Hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to secondary healthcare services across the state.

The affected facilities are the PHCs in Garun Malam, Kumbotso, Ghari, Garko and Kachako.

The decision is aimed at bringing more comprehensive healthcare services closer to residents, particularly communities that currently rely on existing general and specialist hospitals for secondary medical care.

Following the approval, the Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) has commenced arrangements for the immediate takeover and assessment of the five facilities.

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has constituted a team to inspect the facilities and conduct a comprehensive assessment of their existing infrastructure, human resources, medical equipment and other requirements needed for their conversion to General Hospitals.

The team is expected to identify gaps at each facility and determine the additional resources required for the smooth commencement of operations. Its findings and recommendations will be submitted to the state government for further action.

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The government said the upgrade of the five PHCs is expected to improve access to secondary healthcare in the affected local government areas, reduce pressure on existing general and specialist hospitals, strengthen referral pathways and improve healthcare delivery at the grassroots.

The Kano Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, and the HMB Executive Secretary welcomed the approval, describing it as part of ongoing efforts to reposition the state’s healthcare system.

They said the expansion would help residents gain access to timely, affordable and quality healthcare services closer to their communities.

The latest approval comes amid wider investments in Kano healthcare infrastructure. At its 41st meeting on September 24, 2026, the Kano State Executive Council approved ₦2.609 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrading of healthcare facilities across the state.

The approvals included the upgrade of Kibiya and Albasu PHCs to General Hospitals, with ₦521.948 million and ₦679.375 million allocated respectively for the two projects.

Other approved health projects include the renovation of Karaye Emirate Specialist Hospital, rehabilitation of Shekar Barde PHC in Kumbotso and the upgrade of Yakasai Zumunta Clinic and Maternity to provide 24-hour services.

The latest development therefore forms part of a broader effort by the Kano government to expand healthcare infrastructure and increase the availability of secondary medical services across the state.

For residents of Garun Malam, Kumbotso, Ghari, Garko and Kachako, the next stage will involve assessing the facilities and providing the personnel, equipment and infrastructure required for them to operate effectively as General Hospitals.

The state government has not announced a specific completion date for the transition, with the timeline expected to depend on the outcome of the facility assessments and subsequent implementation measures.

Kano Upgrades Five PHCs to General Hospitals, Begins Assessment