Kaduna State Government, Actors Guild Partner to Promote Health Awareness

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna

A health walk rally was held in Kaduna to promote health awareness, marking a significant partnership between the Kaduna State Government and the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Kaduna State Chapter. The event aimed to sensitize the general public on the importance of testing to know their health status.

Speaking at the rally, Barrister Nasiru Musa Tamba, Chairman of AGN Kaduna Chapter, emphasized that health is wealth. "Every 12th of April every year is our health walk. We're here to show the world that we're healthy by checking our blood pressure and sugar levels," Tamba said. He explained that the guild's participation in the health walk is part of their contribution to the state's health sector, adding, "As actors, if you're not healthy, you can't act. We're going to key into the governor's health initiative to ensure everyone checks their health."

Tamba encouraged everyone to prioritize their health, reiterating that "health is wealth" and urging individuals to always check their health status. This message aligns with the World Health Organization's definition of health promotion, which enables people to increase control over their health and improve it.

Responding on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, Abubakar Hassan, Director-General of Kaduna State Health Contributory Management Agency (KADCHMA), appreciated the AGN's partnership. "Our governor, Senator Uba Sani, has shown commitment to healthcare by allocating over 16% of the state's budget to the health sector," Hassan said. He highlighted the government's efforts in rehabilitating healthcare facilities across the 23 local government areas in the state, stating, "The governor has rehabilitated 255 primary healthcare centres, secondary health facilities, and tertiary institutions in Kaduna."

Hassan urged the public to key into the government's health initiatives, emphasizing that "the health of our people is truly important. We cannot develop while people are sick. We're calling on our residents to support the vision and journey started by His Excellency in the era of health." This initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to good governance in healthcare, a crucial aspect of health promotion.

The partnership between the Kaduna State Government and AGN highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in promoting health awareness and improving healthcare outcomes. By working together, they aim to create a healthier community, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals' focus on promoting health and well-being for all.