UNICEF Unveils World-class Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Katsina

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has inaugurated a world-class pharmaceutical warehouse in Katsina State to ensure timely and equitable access to life-saving commodities in the state.

The pharma-grade warehouse, located in the premises of the Katsina State Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency, is part of UNICEF and partners’ initiatives to strengthen the healthcare system in the state.

Speaking during the unveiling of the warehouse, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Farah, described its inauguration as a critical step in improving access to healthcare services.

He said the pharmaceutical warehouse will provide a secure, climate-controlled environment for the storage and distribution of essential medicines and vaccines in the state.

Represented by the UNICEF Health Specialist, Saudat Basheer, Farah explained that the warehouse will tackle stockouts and enhance healthcare for children and families across the state.

He reiterated that the warehouse will also boost the state’s medical supply chain and pave the way for the government to “better plan, manage, and distribute essential medicines and vaccines.”

Farah said the construction of the pharmaceutical warehouse in Katsina was part of UNICEF and its partners’ nationwide initiative to upgrade 22 medical warehouses in 21 states to ultra-modern pharma-grade standard.

“The upgrade of 22 medical warehouses across 21 states to ultra-modern pharma-grade status underscore the need for sustained efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. The commissioning of this pharma-grade warehouse is a critical step in this direction”, he added.

Inaugurating the warehouse, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, said it will ensure the efficient storage of medical supplies and guarantee timely distribution to healthcare facilities across the state.

Describing the pharmaceutical warehouse as a testament to his government’s dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure in Katsina, the governor commended UNICEF for completing the project.