Immunization:Kano Recorded Historic Milestone In 2025 – AHBN
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Kano State had recorded a historic milestone in immunization services in 2025, allocating a total of ₦1.4 billion to the exercise.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator,The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN),Dr.Aminu Magashi Garba.
Dr.Magashi said the allocation reflected a significant increase from the ₦528 million allocated in 2024.
“This substantial investment reflects growing prioritization of immunization within the state’s health agenda.
“Encouragingly, this increased allocation was matched by improved service delivery outcomes, with Penta 1 and Penta 3 vaccination coverage rates both exceeding 65%.
“To sustain this progress and further reduce the number of zero-dose children, AHBN and the Community of Practice urge the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KNSPHCMB) to prioritize timely and adequate disbursement of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) received from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to primary healthcare facilities,”he said.
According to the Coordinator,the Health Budget Network (AHBN) working closely with its Communities of Practice (CoP) across Bauchi, Borno, Kano, and Sokoto States, ssued the statement to highlight key findings from the latest Immunization Budget Accountability Scorecard covering the 2025 fiscal year.
“Building on years of evidence-based tracking and citizen-led accountability, the scorecard examines government commitments to immunization financing, budget allocation, releases, and service delivery outcomes.
“While the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) initiative supported by GAVI with technical partnership from AFENET has formally concluded in December 2025, AHBN and the CoP remain committed to sustaining accountability efforts that promote equitable access to life-saving vaccines, particularly for zero-dose children in 2026 and beyond,”the statement added.