The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Kaduna State has become the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the National Ward Development Committee (WDC) Guideline, describing the move as a landmark step towards strengthening community participation and accountability in primary healthcare delivery.
The agency made the disclosure at the close of a three-day stakeholders’ co-creation workshop organised by the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (KSPHCB) in collaboration with the EngenderHealth-led consortium and other partners.
The workshop culminated in the validation and adoption of a Kaduna State-specific WDC Guideline tailored to address the state’s unique healthcare challenges and implementation realities.
Speaking at the closing session, the NPHCDA Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Joseph Oteri Wuya, commended the Kaduna State Government for taking the lead in adapting the national guideline to suit its geographical terrain, population dynamics and healthcare needs.
He described the initiative as innovative and groundbreaking, noting that Kaduna had set a precedent for other states across the country.
