The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare delivery through active participation in the two-day North-West Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) Quality Improvement Collaborative Meeting held at Bafra International Hotel, Kaduna State.
KSCHMA’s participation reflects its strategic alignment with the healthcare transformation agenda of His Excellency, Abba Kabir Yusuf, particularly in expanding equitable access to quality maternal and newborn health services and reducing preventable deaths across Kano State.
The regional engagement brought together representatives from North-Western states to strengthen inter-state collaboration, enhance programme implementation, and institutionalize quality improvement mechanisms within CEmONC-supported facilities.
A major focus of the meeting was a comprehensive review of the CEmONC programme and the clearly defined role of Quality Improvement (QI) Teams in driving implementation at facility level. Participants examined hospital performance data, assessed maternal and neonatal health indicators, and identified service delivery gaps to promote evidence-based planning and measurable outcomes.
The collaborative sessions also introduced standardized clinical checklists for the management of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), Pre-eclampsia, and Eclampsia—leading causes of maternal mortality. Adoption of these tools is expected to strengthen adherence to clinical protocols, improve case management, and enhance patient safety across participating facilities.
Additionally, structured Maternal Mortality Audit sessions were conducted to review cases, identify systemic and clinical gaps, and recommend corrective actions. The audit framework reinforces accountability, institutional learning, and continuous quality improvement.
KSCHMA was represented at the meeting by Dr. Musbahu Maimashi on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar. The Agency’s presence underscores Kano State’s proactive commitment to collaborative learning, data-driven healthcare management, and strengthening emergency obstetric and newborn care systems in line with the Governor’s broader health reform priorities.
The meeting is expected to conclude with renewed commitments from participating states to institutionalize quality improvement practices, strengthen data utilization, and accelerate progress toward reducing preventable maternal and newborn mortality across the North-West region.
KSCHMA Cares: One Voice, One Health, One Future.
Signed:
Aminu Ahmad Turaki, ANIPR
Public Relations Officer
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency
