Plaschema - Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency

13/02/2026

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The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), in an effort to deepen grassroots healthcare delivery, has commissioned its zonal and Local Government Area (LGA) offices across the 17 LGAs of the state, alongside the deployment of 17 operational motorcycles to strengthen out...

12/02/2026

PLASCHEMA COMMISSIONS ZONAL AND LGA OFFICES ACROSS 17 LGAS, DEPLOYS 17 MOTOCYCLES TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH COVERAGE.

The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has officially commissioned its Zonal and Local Government Area (LGA) offices across the 17 LGAs of Plateau State, with the Barkin Ladi Zonal Office serving as the flagship launch venue.

The landmark event underscores the Agency’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system in the state, in alignment with the vision of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to ensure accessible and equitable healthcare for all residents.

A major highlight of the commissioning ceremony was the distribution of operational motorcycles to all 17 LGAs. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving supervision, and ensuring effective outreach to hard-to-reach communities across the state reaffirming the government’s resolve that no resident, even at the last mile, will be left behind.

The event attracted notable dignitaries, including the Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, who served as the Special Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were the Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong; the Chairman of Barkin Ladi LGA, Hon. Pwajok Stephen Gyang; the Director General of PLASCHEMA; members of management and staff of the Agency; the Executive Private Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Moses Mwan, mni; the State Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA); and Executive Chairmen from Jos North, Riyom, and Jos East LGAs, among other stakeholders.

In their separate goodwill messages, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong and Hon. Pwajok Stephen Gyang commended PLASCHEMA’s leadership for expanding its operational structure to deepen healthcare access at the grassroots.

Delivering his address, the Director General, Dr. Kwande, gave an overview of the Agency’s journey so far and emphasized the strategic importance of establishing three zonal offices alongside the 17 LGA offices.

He noted that the decentralization will significantly boost service delivery, strengthen supervision, and improve quality management across the state. He further explained that the distribution of motorcycle is designed to support monitoring activities, enrollment drives, and effective coordination at the LGA level.

The official commissioning was performed by the Special Guest of Honour, Arc. Samuel N. Jatau, who formally declared the offices open and handed over motorcycles to representatives of the 17 LGAs.

With this milestone, PLASCHEMA has reinforced its mandate to expand health insurance coverage and strengthen healthcare access across Plateau State, bringing quality healthcare closer to the people.

Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal, expressed his profound appreciation to His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, leader of "The Time is Now" administration, Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arc Samuel Jatau, Honourable Commissioner for Health, Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chairmen of the 17 LGCs, Dr. Agabus Manasseh during whose time the offices were obtained, zonal offices upgraded and motorcycles procured, he further thank the management of PLASCHEMA for their cooperation and the hardworking staff of PLASCHEMA for their commitment to the task of advancing and sustaining Universal Health Coverage in Plateau State.

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

PLASCHEMA keeps making giant strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage: Official commissioning of PLASCHEMA Zonal/LGA offices in the 17LGA.

09/02/2026

Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), was honored with a *Public Institution of the Year Award,* at the Plateau Man of the Year Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to universal healthcare.

While receiving the award on behalf of the Agency, the DG, Dr. Kwande Dawal, expressed profound gratitude to God for the successes recorded by PLASCHEMA and its enduring impact on the Plateau populace.
He dedicated the award to his predecessor, Prof. Manasseh Agabus a man who entrenched a deep institutional framework upon which PLASCHEMA growth is currently hinged, and the very teeming staff of the Agency; commending their professionalism, dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to duty, acknowledging all these qualities are the reasons that propelled PLASCHEMA to this level of recognition.

Additionally, Dr. Kwande Dawal also received the *Health Leadership Excellence Award* . He expressed heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for the opportunity to serve the Agency at this material point in time.

The DG further dedicated his personal award to His Excellency, leader of the "Time is Now" administration, whose visionary leadership continues to drive transformative change in the provision of universal healthcare.

PLASCHEMA remains committed to expanding access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare for all Plateau residents through the state insurance scheme.

08/02/2026

PLASCHEMA, STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE DRAFT STANDARD TREATMENT GUIDELINES FOR PLATEAU HEALTH INSTITUTIONS

The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA), in its effort to improve the standard of care of Plateau residents by domesticating the National Standard Treatment Guidelines, has convened a validation meeting on the draft Plateau State Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for health institutions across the State.

The engagement, held in Jos, brought together key experts, professionals and other stakeholders from across the health sector and was a collaborative effort between PLASCHEMA and the Treatment Surveillance and Standards Committee.

The meeting focused on reviewing, harmonizing, and validating the draft guidelines to ensure they reflect best practices, local realities, and the overarching goal of optimized service delivery within the state’s health system.

Spearheading the engagement was the Director of Health Services Standards and Quality Control at PLASCHEMA, Pharmacist Danladi David Wuyep, who underscored the importance of standardized treatment protocols in improving patient outcomes, rational drug use, and accountability across public and private health facilities. He noted that the guidelines is designed to serve as a practical reference for healthcare providers, while also strengthening regulation and quality assurance mechanisms among the state healthcare providers.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau State Chapter, Dr. Yilji Cashmir Kumtap, led the team of stakeholders and professional bodies at the meeting. Dr. Yuilji emphasized the need for broad professional input and ownership of the guidelines, describing the validation process as critical to ensuring acceptance, compliance, and sustainability. He commended PLASCHEMA for creating a platform that encourages collaboration among clinicians, pharmacists, regulators, and other health professionals.

In his goodwill message, the Director General of PLASCHEMA, Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal, welcomed participants and expressed satisfaction with the depth of engagement and the progress recorded. He described the validation meeting as a milestone in the Agency’s mandate to optimize healthcare services in Plateau State, adding that standard treatment guidelines is central to delivering cost-effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care under the state’s contributory healthcare scheme.

Dr. Dawal reaffirmed PLASCHEMA’s commitment to continuous stakeholders’ engagement and system strengthening, noting that the validated guidelines would support improved service quality, enhance provider performance, and ultimately benefit residents of Plateau State.

The meeting concluded with consensus on key recommendations and next steps toward finalizing and implementing the Standard Treatment Guidelines across health institutions in the state.

07/02/2026

Join us… as the Director General’s leadership excellence at PLASCHEMA and beyond gains recognition. A double achievement for the Director General, Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal and the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA).

04/02/2026

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03/02/2026

PLASCHEMA CELEBRATES DIRECTOR GENERAL, DR. KWANDE SOLOMON DAWAL, AT 45

The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) joined well-wishers across the state to celebrate the 45th birthday of its Director General, Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal, a visionary leader whose tenure has been marked by purpose, integrity, and people-centered health reforms.

Staff of the Agency described the occasion as a moment of gratitude for a leader whose passion for expanding access to quality healthcare continues to translate into tangible impact for the people of Plateau State. Under Dr. Kwande’s leadership, PLASCHEMA has recorded significant strides in enrollment expansion, stakeholder engagement, and institutional strengthening, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to universal health coverage.

As he marks this new chapter, the PLASCHEMA family celebrates not just the years, but the service, humility, and unwavering dedication that define Dr. Kwande’s leadership. The Agency wishes him good health, renewed strength, and greater accomplishments in the years ahead as he continues to serve Plateau State with excellence.

29/01/2026

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