Healthcare:KHETFUND Verifies ₦11.7m Physiotherapy Intervention @Sheikh Muhammad Jidda General Hospital
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Following a ₦11,720,000 capital injection disbursed earlier this month, a delegation of the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has visited Sheikh Muhammad Jidda General Hospital to assess the procurement and deployment of specialized physiotherapy equipment aimed at boosting rehabilitation care in the state.
A statement signed by Farouk Isa Musa on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Fund, said the post-funding verification exercise followed the initial release of funds to the hospital on July 8, 2026.
The statement said the grant was designated specifically to equip the hospital’s physiotherapy department with modern devices to support post-surgical recovery, trauma therapy, and mobility rehabilitation.
During the assessment, it said,the team inspected the newly-installed devices, verified compliance with procurement standards, and evaluated operational readiness.
Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, highlighted the critical role of post-funding assessments in guaranteeing value for money and maintaining high standards across state-supported medical facilities.
”Our mandate extends beyond funding allocation; we are dedicated to ensuring that every Naira disbursed translates into tangible improvements in healthcare delivery for the people of Kano State,” the Executive Secretary, who was represented by the Director Special Duties, Hamisu Abubakar, stated.
Adding that,”The procurement of these modern physiotherapy units at Sheikh Muhammad Jidda General Hospital will drastically reduce the waiting time for physical rehabilitation and offer crucial support to patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, and mobility-limiting conditions.”
The Zonal Director of Sheikh Muhammad Jidda General Hospital,Dr. Fatima Ibrahim Hamza,expressed profound gratitude to KHETFUND and the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the timely intervention, assuring the delegation that the equipment would be properly maintained and effectively utilized to serve patients in need.
“KHETFUND remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, support public health institutions, and ensure accessible, quality healthcare services across the 44 local government areas in Kano State,” the statement added.