A two-day workshop on Eye Care for Health personnel has commenced in Daura Senatorial District.
The training, which is scheduled to run for six days as mandated by the Katsina State Government, is currently in its fifth day. It took place in Mani Local Government Area on 1st August 2025.
A total of 361 primary healthcare workers, drawn from various wards across the state, were selected by the Katsina State Ministry of Health to receive training on how to provide care for individuals with eye-related health issues.
Speaking during the event, the State Training Officer, Isah Muhammad Mai’adua, explained that the training first commenced in the Funtua Zone, while the session for the Daura Zone took place in Mani Local Government Area on Thursday, 31st July 2025.
In their separate remarks, the resource persons enlightened the participants on the importance of adhering to healthcare service guidelines, stressing that the program aligns with the healthcare agenda of the current administration under Governor Radda.
Earlier, the participants expressed their gratitude to the Ministry of Health for organizing the training, pledging their commitment to better serve the people of the state, particularly at the primary healthcare level.
The training was supervised by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Hamza, alongside the Director of Public Health, Dr. Mu’awuya Aliu, and the Director of Planning at SPHCA, Dr. Ibrahim Nalado, among others
