Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Mgt Agency -GoHealth, Off Mai Mala Buni Road, New GRA, Gombe (2026)

09/02/2026

GoHealth Reviews Q1 Global Fund RSSH Performance, Records Major Gains in TB and HIV Enrollment

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has convened its First Quarter (Q1) 2026 Global Fund Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) Review Meeting, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening health systems and expanding access to quality healthcare for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) clients across the state.

The review meeting, brought together key stakeholders to assess implementation progress under the Global Fund GC7 RSSH Grant (2024–2026), examine enrollment outcomes, and chart a way forward for improved performance and sustainability.

Representing the Executive Secretary of GoHealth, Dr. Abubakar Musa, the Service Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager, Dr. Ayuba Baka, emphasized that the RSSH intervention remains central to the Agency’s mandate of ensuring equitable access to affordable healthcare for vulnerable populations.

“The RSSH grant is not just about numbers, but about ensuring that PLHIV and TB clients are fully integrated into a functional social health insurance system that guarantees continuity of care,” he noted.

Presentations delivered by the Operations Manager, Dr. Maspara Gideon, and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer, Mr. Sale Garba, revealed that GoHealth recorded 13,573 enrollments in Q1, surpassing the quarterly benchmark of 10,861 beneficiaries. The update showed strong participation across gender lines, with females accounting for a higher proportion of beneficiaries from the combined ART line list.

Enrollment activities were carried out through ART clinics, DOT clinics, and NEPWHAN support group meetings, with eligibility tied to confirmed treatment status and the provision of valid hospital hand cards and National Identification Numbers (NINs).

According to Mr. Garba, “meeting and exceeding the quarterly target is significant, as overall enrollment performance directly determines the size of funding available for Year Two of the grant.”

The meeting also reviewed the Provider Payment Mechanism (PPM), under which primary healthcare providers receive monthly capitation payments based on the number of enrolled beneficiaries, while secondary service providers are reimbursed through fee-for-service for referrals.

Stakeholders were reminded that the defined health benefit package ensures access to both capitated and referral services, thereby reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for beneficiaries.

The State Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Alhaji Ahmed Usman, represented by Pharm. Shalom Galaya, commended the collective efforts of all actors involved in enrolling TB and PLHIV clients.

“We commend the dedication of case managers, mentor mothers, and especially GoHealth for the successes recorded so far in expanding access to care for vulnerable populations,” he said.

The representative of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) also expressed appreciation to partners supporting PLHIV, noting that collaboration with case managers has been instrumental in identifying eligible clients and enrolling them into the GoHealth scheme.

“These collaborations have helped ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS are not only identified but also retained in care and provided with quality services,” the representative stated.

In his remarks, Dr. Tunde Aremu, National Mentor, praised GoHealth for its rapid progress, particularly in attracting and implementing grant-supported programmes targeting TB and HIV clients.

“In a short time, GoHealth has demonstrated capacity, especially in attracting grants that directly benefit those living with TB and HIV,” he said.

However, he cautioned that long-term success would depend on sustainability, urging NEPWHAN and other stakeholders to focus on building durable systems and structures.

“Ownership is key. Systems must be strengthened so that when donor funds are no longer available, service delivery and access to care will not be disrupted,” he emphasized.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

03/02/2026

PHOTOSPEAKS

GoHealth pays sensitisation visit to GSM sellers association
...calls for enrollment into the GoHealth informal sector programme to avoid catastrophic healthcare expenditure

30/01/2026

Ashaka Community Moves to Enrol Members in GoHealth

Several associations within the Ashaka community have pledged to enrol their members in the GoHealth Informal Sector Programme, in a move aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare services.

The commitment was made during a sensitisation meeting convened at the instance of community members to better understand the benefits and operational framework of the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Scheme (GoHealth).
Speaking at the meeting, Alhaji Bappa Kawu Hamma, a GoHealth Board Member representing Gombe North Senatorial District, stressed the importance of community-wide participation in the scheme. He urged residents to take advantage of the informal sector programme by enrolling not only themselves but also their families, noting that health insurance remains one of the most reliable means of reducing the financial burden of healthcare.

“Communities that organise themselves and enrol collectively stand to benefit the most from GoHealth. It guarantees access to essential health services without the hardship of out-of-pocket payments,” he said.

The sensitisation exercise was led by the Director of Operations and Service Quality Assurance (SQA), Rn. Wasilatu Umar Sambo, who provided detailed explanations on the benefits, enrolment process, and service coverage under the informal sector programme. She was supported by the Community Engagement Officer, Dr. Umar Wanda, who addressed questions from participants and reassured them of the scheme’s commitment to quality service delivery.

At the end of the interactive session, the associations present expressed readiness to mobilise their members for enrolment into the scheme.
The associations represented at the meeting include:
• Kesala Cement Sellers Association
• NARTO – Ashaka Cement Company Limited Chapter
• NURTW – Heavy Trucks Chapter
• Hijara Traders Association
• Raya Karkara Community Association
The development is expected to significantly boost informal sector participation in GoHealth within Ashaka and its environs, while strengthening community ownership of the state’s health insurance programme.

21/01/2026

ES, HSMB Hails Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s Health Sector Revitalisation Efforts, Seeks GoHealth Collaboration

The Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB), Dr. Mohammed Bello Abdulkadir, has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for what he described as far-reaching reforms that have repositioned Gombe State’s health sector in line with global best practices.

Dr. Bello made the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), in the company of Directors of the Board.

According to him, the policy direction and institutional innovations introduced by Governor Inuwa Yahaya have placed Gombe State ahead of many states in the country in terms of healthcare governance, financing, and service delivery.

“Our gratitude to the Executive Governor of Gombe State will never be enough, considering his numerous innovations, creations, as well as his genuine care and concern for the health system in the state,” Dr. Bello said.

He noted that the Governor’s deliberate decision to establish critical health institutions has laid a strong foundation for sustainable healthcare delivery in the state.

“Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya created key institutions such as the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), the Gombe State Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB), the Gombe State Drug Management Agency (GODMA), and the Gombe State Pharmaceutical Company Limited (GoPharma), among others. These institutions have clearly defined mandates and are already yielding positive outcomes,” he stated.

Dr. Bello explained that the HSMB is primarily charged with two core responsibilities: ensuring the welfare of healthcare workers under its purview and providing qualitative, affordable, and accessible secondary healthcare services to the people of Gombe State.

He further appreciated the Governor for creating what he described as an enabling working environment that allows health managers to discharge their duties effectively.

“The support and autonomy provided by His Excellency have made it possible for us to focus on improving service quality and staff welfare without unnecessary constraints,” he added.

The HSMB Executive Secretary also called for stronger collaboration with GoHealth, particularly in the areas of manpower development and healthcare facility supervision.

“Our proposed collaboration with GoHealth is twofold. First is manpower upgrade, which includes training, retraining, supervision, and mentoring of health personnel. Second is support for healthcare facilities themselves, especially in the areas of equipment, service quality, and adherence to standards,” Dr. Bello explained.

He acknowledged that the Hospital Services Management Board would benefit from external support, especially in supervision and mentoring, to further strengthen service delivery across secondary health facilities in the state.
In his response, the Team Lea
d and Executive Secretary of GoHealth, Dr. Abubakar Musa, expressed delight over the visit and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to working closely with the HSMB.

Dr. Musa noted that GoHealth, as the largest purchaser of healthcare services in Gombe State, has a vested interest in ensuring quality care across all accredited facilities.

“We welcome this collaboration and are particularly interested in joint supportive supervision and structured feedback reporting. These will help improve service quality, accountability, and patient outcomes across the health system,” he said.

He assured the HSMB delegation of GoHealth’s readiness to partner in advancing Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s vision of a resilient, efficient, and people-centred healthcare system for Gombe State.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

21/01/2026

PHOTOSPEAKS

GoHealth wraps up 1st Quarter Provider Forum with Private Healthcare Providers
..promise to issue interest-free loans for drugs and medical consumables for secondary healthcare facilities

19/01/2026

PHOTOSPEAKS:

Participants at the 2026 1st Quarter Provider Forum with Public Secondary Healthcare Facilities.

19/01/2026

OUT OF STOCK: GoPharma to Decentralise Pickup Points to Ease Logistics Costs for Healthcare Providers

The Gombe State Pharmaceutical Company Limited (GoPharma) has announced plans to decentralise drug distribution by establishing pickup points at zonal cold stores and other designated locations across the state, in a move aimed at reducing logistics costs and curbing persistent stock-out challenges in healthcare facilities.

The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Drug Management Agency (GODMA), Pharm. Abubakar Mohammed Hassan, during the GoHealth 2026 First Quarter Provider Forum, which brought together public secondary healthcare facilities from across Gombe State.

According to Pharm. Abubakar, the initiative is designed to improve access to essential medicines, especially for facilities located far from the state capital.

“This decision is a deliberate effort to address stock-out issues in health facilities across the state, particularly those in local government areas that are significantly distant from Gombe metropolis,” he said.

He explained that by creating decentralised distribution stops at zonal cold stores and designated pickup points, healthcare facilities would no longer bear the heavy financial burden of transporting drugs from a central location.

“The decentralisation of pickup points will significantly reduce logistics costs for healthcare providers and ensure timely availability of drugs, thereby improving service delivery to our enrollees,” Pharm. Abubakar added.

Reacting to the development, the Chief Medical Officer, General Hospital, Kaltungo, Dr. Silong London, commended GODMA and GoPharma for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.

“This is a welcome development that will enable facilities to procure more drugs at reduced costs,” Dr. London said. “It will go a long way in improving drug availability and strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.”

The initiative underscores GoPharma’s commitment to strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain and supporting healthcare providers to deliver quality and affordable healthcare services to residents of Gombe State.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

19/01/2026

“Declare Your Total Capitations and Expenditure for Primary Services and Collect Reimbursements for Losses” — GoHealth Team Lead Challenges Healthcare Providers

The Team Lead and Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), Dr. Abubakar Musa, has thrown an open challenge to healthcare facilities to transparently declare their total capitation receipts against actual expenditure on primary healthcare services rendered to GoHealth beneficiaries and receive reimbursements wherever genuine losses are recorded.

The challenge followed complaints by some public healthcare providers calling for an upward review of capitation payments, alleging that GoHealth beneficiaries are overburdening the existing capitation, thereby making optimal service delivery difficult.

Responding to the claims, Dr. Musa noted that only Gombe and Edo States currently pay a capitation of ₦750 per life per month nationwide, placing Gombe among the states with the highest capitation rates despite being less economically active than many others.

He further observed that most public health facilities have failed to demonstrate value for money in the utilization of the capitation received.

“This same capitation is being received by private healthcare providers, yet I am yet to hear similar complaints from them,” he said. “Meanwhile, public facilities do not pay salaries, electricity bills, water bills, or several other overheads. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to justify claims that GoHealth beneficiaries are overburdening the capitation being received.”

Dr. Musa therefore challenged any facility that genuinely believes its expenditure on primary healthcare services exceeds the capitation received to come forward, declare its figures transparently, and be reimbursed accordingly for verified losses.

These discussions formed part of the maiden Provider Forum for the year 2026, which focused on reviewing the performance of public secondary healthcare providers under the GoHealth scheme.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

16/01/2026

GoHealth Concludes Two-Day Orientation Exercise for Newly Accredited Healthcare Providers

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has concluded a two-day orientation and training exercise for newly accredited healthcare providers admitted into the state health insurance scheme.

The exercise followed a significant increase in interest by public and private health facilities across the state seeking to register with GoHealth, driven largely by growing beneficiary demand as well as the opportunities and prospects offered under the scheme. In response, the Agency conducted a rigorous accreditation exercise to ensure that only facilities meeting the required standards of qualitative healthcare delivery were admitted to serve GoHealth enrollees.

At the end of the accreditation process, ten health facilities were found successful and subsequently invited for the orientation and training. The facilities include Baliman Hospital, Sunnah Hospital (Malam Sidi), Manashfa Hospital, A2 Hospital, Heritage Hospital, Sanative Hospital, Dukani Hospital, Salim Hospital, Salam Hospital, and Sauki Hospital. These facilities are located across various Local Government Areas of the state, further strengthening access to healthcare services for beneficiaries.

The orientation programme focused on equipping the providers with the operational knowledge required to function effectively within the GoHealth system. Key areas covered during the training included enrollee management, documentation and recording of enrollee encounters, referral processes, and service claims management, all conducted through the Agency’s online platform. Participants were also trained on the grievance redress mechanism to ensure prompt and efficient handling of complaints and feedback from enrollees.

The two-day exercise was designed to be both theoretical and practical, with an entire day dedicated exclusively to hands-on sessions. This practical component was aimed at ensuring that participants became fully familiar with the day-to-day operational activities of GoHealth at the hospital level.

At the conclusion of the training, participants expressed satisfaction with the Agency’s fully digitized operations, describing it as a major step toward simplifying service delivery, enhancing transparency and accountability, and preparing healthcare facilities for the adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuous capacity building for healthcare providers and to strengthening the delivery of quality, accessible, and efficient healthcare services to all GoHealth beneficiaries across the state.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

08/01/2026

GoHealth Approves ₦137 Million Interest-Free Loans for Drug Procurement, Warns Against Non-Compliance

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has approved the disbursement of ₦137 million in interest-free loans to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state to support the procurement of essential medicines.
The approval was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting that brought together Heads of PHCs, Local Government Drug Store Officers, as well as management and staff of the Gombe State Drug Management Agency (GODMA) and the Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (GSPHCDA).

Speaking at the meeting, the Executive Secretary of GODMA, Pharm. Abubakar Mohammed Hassan, commended the Executive Secretaries of GoHealth and GSPHCDA for the strong collaboration and inter-agency synergy that made the intervention possible.

He used the opportunity to reiterate the legal requirement mandating all public health facilities to procure medicines exclusively from GoPharma, warning that violations would attract severe sanctions.

“GoPharma is established by law, and that law clearly states that every public health facility must procure its drugs through GODMA. Enforcement will commence fully, and any facility found sourcing drugs outside GODMA-approved channels will face the full wrath of the law,” he warned.

Pharm. Hassan further announced that GODMA will make logistical arrangements to ensure drugs are delivered directly to each Local Government Area, thereby reducing transportation costs and easing access for public health facilities.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of GSPHCDA, Dr. Abdulrahman Shuaibu, stated that the Agency will not tolerate acts of sabotage that undermine government efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery.

“We will not hesitate to take decisive action against any facility manager or officer found sabotaging this initiative. Those found wanting will be dealt with promptly and decisively,” he said.

Dr. Shuaibu expressed appreciation to both partner agencies, particularly GoHealth for what he described as an innovative and practical approach to addressing funding gaps in drug procurement. He noted that the intervention will directly benefit about 114 PHCs across the state.

He assured stakeholders that the resources provided would be judiciously utilised to improve drug availability and service delivery at the primary healthcare level.

Participants thanked the Agency and also Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for this initiative that will boost drug availability across PHCs in the state.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

06/01/2026

GoHealth Board Approves Interest-Free Loans to Boost Drug Availability in PHCs

In a strategic move to address recurring drug stock-outs in public health facilities, the Board of the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has approved the provision of interest-free loans to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state.

The approval was disclosed by the Executive Secretary and Team Lead of GoHealth, Dr. Abubakar Musa, during a pre-rollout high-level meeting involving key stakeholders.

The meeting was attended by the Executive Secretaries of the Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (GSPHCDA), Dr. Abdulrahman Shuaibu, and the Gombe State Drug Management Agency (GODMA), Pharm. Abubakar Mohammed Hassan, alongside select staff from the three agencies.

Addressing participants at the meeting, Dr. Musa explained that the initiative is designed as a targeted financial support mechanism to strengthen drug availability at the primary healthcare level.

“GoHealth has initiated a plan to support PHCs through the provision of zero-interest soft loans. Repayment will be made through monthly deductions from their capitation, which will not exceed 30 percent of the monthly allocation,” he stated.

According to Dr. Musa, the intervention became necessary following reports from GoPharma indicating persistently low uptake of essential medicines by PHCs across the state. He noted that feedback from health facilities during the last providers’ forum identified the existing cash-and-carry policy as a major barrier to timely drug procurement.

“What we are trying to do at GoHealth is to provide a stop-gap measure that ensures facilities have access to working capital, enabling them to procure drugs promptly from GoPharma and avoid stock-outs,” he added.

Dr. Musa further revealed that the GoHealth Board has approved a sum of ₦170 million to be disbursed as interest-free loans to eligible PHCs, with the aim of strengthening medicine availability and improving service delivery across the state.

To ensure accountability and compliance, he announced the establishment of a joint monitoring team comprising representatives from GoHealth, GODMA, and GSPHCDA. The team will oversee procurement processes and ensure that PHCs source drugs exclusively from GODMA-approved channels. He warned that any facility found violating the directive would face strict sanctions.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of GODMA, Pharm. Abubakar Mohammed Hassan, assured stakeholders that adequate mechanisms have been put in place to guarantee compliance and effective implementation of the initiative.

Similarly, the Executive Secretary of GSPHCDA, Dr. Abdulrahman Shuaibu, welcomed the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful. He expressed satisfaction with the initiative and pledged the full cooperation and support of PHCs across the state to ensure its success.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

09/12/2025

SEARCH, GoHealth Partner to Conduct Client Satisfaction Surveys

…trains data collectors and supervisors

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has teamed up with the Society for Education, Advocacy and Research in Health (SEARCH) to commence a week-long Client Satisfaction Survey (CSS) targeting beneficiaries of the Global Fund programme in the state.

The survey which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 10th December is designed to assess beneficiaries’ experiences with the healthcare services provided under the Global Fund intervention. It will evaluate levels of satisfaction, quality of care received, gaps in service delivery, and the overall impact of the programme on enrolled clients.

Speaking during the engagement and training session for data collectors and supervisors, the Agency’s Team Lead, Dr. Abubakar Musa, represented by Mr. Umar Tanimu Umar, highlighted the importance of the exercise. He recalled that during the last CSS conducted by SEARCH, 70% of GoHealth beneficiaries reported being satisfied with the scheme’s performance. According to him, the Agency expects even stronger results this time, given the significant improvements recorded in service delivery.

Mr. Tanimu added:
“Since the last time SEARCH was here, GoHealth has invariably become the best Health Insurance Agency in the country, attracting several sister agencies that have come on study tours, including the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).”

He urged participants to take the training seriously, demonstrate professionalism in the field, and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality in handling clients’ data.

Also speaking, Haj. Fauziyya Muhammad commended GoHealth for the remarkable progress made since the last survey. She said she was pleased to note that many of the recommendations provided by SEARCH during the previous assessment had been implemented, reflecting the Agency’s commitment to continuous improvement.

You may recall that the Global Fund programme provides health insurance coverage to People Living With HIV (PLHIV), as well as beneficiaries of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) and Drug-Sensitive Tuberculosis (DS-TB), as part of the broader drive towards achieving Universal Health Coverage in Gombe State.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

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