Amina Mohammed Baloni

Amina Mohammed Baloni is the commissioner of health for Kaduna State. She was appointed by Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai.

Quotes

• The rate of people testing positive for malaria has also reduced from 33 to 16 percent in the last two years.

• We have achieved 68 percent refill rate order for all antimalarial commodities (DHIS), and a reduction of malaria test positivity rate from 33 percent (NDHS 2018) to 16 percent in 2021 (MIS 2021).
  • https://www.thecable.ng/malaria-induced-deaths-among-children-have-reduced-in-kaduna-says-commissioner

• Time to Deliver Zero Malaria; Invest, Innovate, Implement.

• Intersectoral, inter-agency and robust partner collaboration helped in achieving integrated delivery of malaria services in the state.
  • https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/595054-kaduna-records-2-reduction-in-under-five-mortality-commissioner.html;

• I look forward to quick and complete recovery from this infection.

• I appeal to everyone to observe the simple public health measures and COVID-19 prevention protocols such as the use of facemasks in public; frequent washing of hands with soap and running water or use of sanitisers; and avoiding large gatherings or crowded places.
  • https://punchng.com/kaduna-health-commissioner-mohammed-baloni-contracts-covid-19/

• We are here to receive the equipment that Kaduna State Government bought for all the 255 focal PHCs in the state; as you know, we have 255 wards and in line with the implementation of the policy of Primary Healthcare Under One Roof, we have embarked on renovations, upgrades and now equipment of facilities.

• We have put measures in place to ensure that the equipment are properly distributed, and put to use for the people.
  • https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/kaduna-purchases-n2-9bn-hospital-equipment-for-290-phcs/