By Danhassan Abubakar
The Bauchi State Zero Dose Learning Hub Community of Practice, in collaboration with the African Health Budget Network, has partnered with the Bauchi State House of Assembly to evaluate immunization services in Ganjuwa Local Government Area.
Led by Assembly Committee Chairmen Lawal Dauda (Health), Mohammed Wanzam (Appropriation), and Ahmed Maikudi (Nutrition), the team inspected facilities, focusing on solar-powered cold chain equipment, record-keeping, financial management, sanitation, and 2025 work plans.
The team observed significant improvements in infrastructure and service delivery, partly attributed to the advocacy efforts of the Zero Dose Learning Hub Community of Practice.
However, they emphasized the need for enhanced cross-border coordination with neighboring states, Jigawa and Gombe, in planning immunization activities. Additional recommendations included providing motorcycles and logistics for supervisors and absorbing trained volunteers.
Dr. Hassan Shuaibu Musa, State Focal Person for the African Health Budget Network, praised the Assembly for fast-tracking the release the ₦872 million 2025 immunization budget and conveyed appreciation from the network’s national leadership.