Niger governor accepts new health centers to improve local care
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Colonel Massalatchi Mahaman Sani, governor of the Zinder region in Niger, oversaw the provisional acceptance of several Integrated Health Centers (CSI) between September 16 and 17. The centers were built as part of the Health and Social Development Plan (PDSS 2022-2026) and will expand access to healthcare for residents in the Kantche, Tanout, Dugass, and Magaria departments.
The new health centers resulted from recommendations made during a joint mission by the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene and financial partners in February. During that mission, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, stressed the importance of following up on the PDSS implementation, improving the functionality of health infrastructure, and ensuring quality investments in the health sector.
The governor’s team visited centers in Angoal Moussa, Dounmari, Goringo Dan Malan, Jan Magé, and Geré to assess their readiness. A regional follow-up mission in June led by Colonel Sani had already evaluated the construction progress and urged contractors to adhere to standards and deadlines. Colonel Sani expressed satisfaction with the completed facilities, stating they directly address the population’s need for accessible healthcare.
He asked local administrative, traditional, and community leaders, as well as residents, to support health workers and help maintain the new centers. Local officials and residents welcomed the new centers, noting they would improve healthcare for the people of Wacha and surrounding areas.
