World Health Day 2026: KADMAM, AKASA Network Harp On Increased Health Financing, Accountability, and Community Action
The Maternal Accountability Mechanism in Kaduna Initiative (KADMAM) and the Alliance for Kaduna Accountability and Strategic Advocacy (AKASA Network) joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2026, calling for accelerated action toward equitable, accessible, and people-centered healthcare.
In a press statement issued by both bodies and signed by
Garba Muhammad, mnipr
Co-Chair and Chairman, KADMAM & AKASA Network and Dr. Suleiman Yanko
Secretary, KADMAM, they stressed the urgent need for increased health financing, improved budget performance, and stronger accountability in Nigeria’s health sector, particularly in the 2026 budget cycle.
They said that Despite ongoing efforts, gaps in family planning, maternal, newborn and child health (FP/MNCH), and immunization coverage continue to drive preventable deaths, especially at the community level.
KADMAM and AKASA Network used the occasion to commend the Kaduna State Government for notable progress in strengthening the health system listing the Key achievements to include; the upgrade of 255 Primary Healthcare Centres to Level-2 facilities, the establishment of 23 PHC Centres of Excellence across all Local Government Areas, and the development of a pharma-grade KADHSMA warehouse to improve medicine availability.
” It’s also important to state that the Kaduna State Government’s creation of 120 neonatal corners and the rollout of the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS) are critical life-saving interventions.
“The institutionalization of policies such as the Public Health Law and the Integrated RMNCAEH+N Strategy further demonstrates commitment to sustainable and accountable healthcare delivery”, they said.
The networks emphasized that increased budgetary allocation must be matched with timely releases, efficient utilization, and measurable outcomes, particularly for women and children.
They called for expanded investments in family planning, maternal and child health services, and intensified community sensitization on routine immunization.
The networks also underscored the importance of promoting hospital-based deliveries with skilled birth attendants, as well as sustained investment in Primary Healthcare Centres through improved infrastructure, commodities, workforce capacity, and outreach services.
KADMAM and AKASA Networked highlighted the critical role of traditional, religious, and community leaders in driving behaviour change and improving service uptake and called for the structured inclusion of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in monitoring health sector resources to strengthen transparency and accountability.
As World Health Day 2026 is marked, the networks reaffirm their commitment to collaborative advocacy and urged government and partners to translate commitments into concrete actions that guarantee quality healthcare for all, especially women, children, and vulnerable populations.
