Status: Recurring 

Kaduna South Local Government launched an ongoing health insurance scheme in March 2025, enrolling 1,000 vulnerable residents under the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), with plans to cover 1,200 over the next year, advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and accessible care for families.

Project Overview

This health insurance project embodies Governor Senator Uba Sani’s drive to close healthcare gaps across Kaduna State’s urban and rural spots. Aimed at easing financial burdens, boosting preventive services, and targeting groups like pregnant women, children, elders, and low-income folks, it fits the SUSTAIN agenda to ensure no one is left behind in wards like Tudun Wada and Makera.

Key Highlights:

Scope of Work: The initiative provides free enrollment and coverage for essential services, including antenatal, delivery, postnatal care, screenings, and immunizations, with ongoing sponsorship and ID card distribution for beneficiaries. 

Impact: It will shield thousands from medical costs, cut maternal deaths, and improve health outcomes, while tying into state-wide efforts to enroll over 70,000 vulnerable persons. 

Community Reception: Residents and leaders hailed it as a lifeline-Chairman Hon. Rayyan Hussein called it “a beacon of hope,” while beneficiaries voiced thanks for turning healthcare into a right, not a burden.

Leadership and Execution

Led by Governor Uba Sani’s vision and rolled out by Kaduna South under Chairman Hon. Rayyan Hussein, this draws on KADCHMA’s framework, with support from the Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe and DG Mallam Abubakar Hassan. It aligns with state budgets and partnerships, ensuring steady expansion.

Looking Ahead

The health insurance scheme paves the way for a healthier Kaduna South, part of a wider push to modernize services. The government vows continued enrollment and training for providers, urging residents to join and spread the word-together, we’re building a state where health is for all.