The Natview Foundation for Technology Innovation (NFTI) participated in the Kaduna State Ministry of Health’s 2026 Joint Annual Review (JAR), held under the theme “Strengthening Accountability and Improving Health Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Performance Review.”
The annual review convened key stakeholders across Kaduna State’s health sector, including government officials, development partners, health professionals, implementing partners, and other sector actors to assess progress, review performance, and identify priorities for improving health outcomes across the state.
In her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Kaduna State Ministry of Health noted that the Joint Annual Review serves as a platform for assessing the state’s health sector performance, reviewing progress against key indicators, and fostering collective accountability through evidence-based decision-making. The event also featured the presentation of the Kaduna State Health Sector Annual Report, providing stakeholders with an overview of achievements, challenges, and areas requiring greater attention.
A major highlight of the event was the panel discussion on “Human Resources for Health: The Effect of Insufficient HRH on Service Delivery,” moderated by NFTI’s Chief Executive Officer, Nuradeen Maidoki. The session brought together experts from government, development organizations, and frontline health facilities to examine one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare delivery in Kaduna State.
The panel featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Sunday Joseph, Prof. Abdulkadir Mose, Chairman of the Human Resources for Health Technical Working Group (HRH TWG), Maxwell Usman, HRH Specialist at Sands Development Africa (SANDS DA), Gloria Shekanag, Director of Administration and Finance, and Phoebe Yuan, Facility Manager at Zakari Ismail Memorial Primary Health Centre.
Under Maidoki’s moderation, the discussion explored the implications of inadequate health workforce capacity on service delivery, highlighting persistent staffing gaps, workforce distribution challenges, retention issues, and the need for stronger investments in human resources for health. Panelists also reflected on progress made, shared lessons from ongoing interventions, and responded to questions from participants on practical strategies for strengthening the health workforce across the state.
NFTI’s participation in the Joint Annual Review reflects the organization’s continued commitment to supporting evidence-driven dialogue and strengthening health systems through collaboration, data, and strategic partnerships. As Kaduna State continues to advance accountability and performance within its health sector, platforms such as the Joint Annual Review remain critical for fostering informed discussions that drive sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery.
