Nigeria, Dec. 1 -- At the 2025 National Health Dialogue, the Kaduna State government highlighted what it described as major strides in rebuilding the state's health sector, citing improvements in primary healthcare, expanded workforce capacity, and strengthened emergency response systems.

Despite these claims, PREMIUM TIMES reports published between 2023 and 2025 show persistent gaps across the state's health system, raising questions about whether the government's reforms are translating into real improvements for communities.

Speaking during a fireside conversation at the dialogue, the State's Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, highlighted the administration's commitment to strengthening the health sector, noting that health has consis...