Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Mgt Agency -GoHealth

02/09/2026

The Agency's advocacy team, led by the Director SQA and Operations, Nr. Wasilatu Umar Sambo, paid an official advocacy and engagement visit to the Vice-Chancellor and Management of Lincoln University on the possible implementation of the Tertiary Institutions Student Health Insurance Programme (TSHIP). The meeting was highly productive, with the University Management expressing strong support for the initiative and affirming its readiness to key into the scheme.

The positive response from the University reflects a shared commitment to promoting equitable access to quality healthcare for students and advancing the goal of universal health coverage through institutional collaboration.

The Tertiary Students Health Insurance Programme (TSHIP) is a subsidiary of the GoHealth formal sector programme, designed to cater to students of Tertiary institutions ensuring wholesome care for them.

16/08/2026

GoHealth Goes Fully Digital
Agency unveils end-to-end digital beneficiary management system, calls for stronger synergy across hospital units

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has concluded a two-day intensive digital transformation training for healthcare providers in Akko, Balanga and Gombe Local Government Areas, marking another significant milestone in the Agency’s journey towards a fully paperless healthcare system.

The training was designed to acclimatise healthcare providers to GoHealth’s fully digital beneficiary healthcare management platform, equipping participants with practical skills on the Agency’s upgraded web and mobile applications. The new system is expected to enhance the quality of patient care, improve operational efficiency, and significantly reduce turnaround time in service delivery.

Declaring the training open, the Executive Secretary of GoHealth, Dr. Abubakar Musa, represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Tanimu Umar, described the digitalisation initiative as a defining moment in the Agency’s vision to modernise healthcare administration across Gombe State.

“The future of healthcare is digital. Our vision is to build a system where beneficiaries walk into a hospital, verify their identity, and instantly have their medical records securely available, without the burden of carrying paper files from one unit to another, in line with current global best practices ” he said.
He noted that the transition to a fully digital platform would eliminate challenges associated with missing patient files, fragmented medical histories, and delayed claims processing, while ensuring faster, more coordinated healthcare services for GoHealth beneficiaries.

Mr. Umar further emphasised that the upgraded platform would foster greater collaboration among clinical and administrative units within health facilities, compelling hospitals to become more ICT-compliant and integrated in their service delivery.

Speaking during the training, the Director of ICT, Mr. Gidado Musa Biri, explained that the scale-up exercise was designed to prepare healthcare facilities for seamless implementation of the digital platform across all service points.

According to him, participants were trained to configure facility structures, user profiles and clinical units; manage complete beneficiary journeys from enrolment and appointment booking through discharge and claims submission; execute end-to-end clinical workflows including triage, consultations, investigations, prescriptions and referrals; operate pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and theatre modules; manage inpatient admissions and electronic drug charts; monitor bed occupancy; process co-payments; and submit accurate electronic claims.

The practical sessions were facilitated by GoHealth’s Operations Manager, Dr. Gideon Maspara, who led participants through hands-on simulations covering beneficiary enrolment, appointment scheduling, outpatient and inpatient encounters, clinical documentation, diagnostic requests, medication prescribing and dispensing, patient tracking dashboards, electronic discharge processes, and claims management.

Closing the programme, the Director of Operations and Service Quality Assurance, Mrs. Wasilatu Umar Sambo, urged participants to consolidate the knowledge gained by consistently practising on the platform and cascading the skills learnt to their colleagues within their respective facilities.

“This training is only the beginning. The success of GoHealth’s digital transformation depends on every healthcare worker embracing the system and ensuring that the knowledge acquired is cascaded throughout our hospitals,” she said.

The training forms part of GoHealth’s broader commitment to delivering efficient, transparent and technology-driven healthcare services, while strengthening the quality of care for beneficiaries across Gombe State.

Similar trainings are expected to reach the remaining 8 LGAs within the course of 2 weeks, ahead of the operaltionalisation of the new digital framework.

14/08/2026

GoHealth holds Scale up training of full digitalisation of beneficiary healthcare management in Gombe, Akko, Balanga Local Government Areas.
..calls for synergy among different hospital units.

06/08/2026

Gombe Commissioner Receives National Global Fund Delegation, Commends Governor’s Health Sector Reforms

…as NHIA, NTBLCP, NASCP, SASCP, STBLCP and GoHealth teams conclude three-day mentorship visit

The Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Professor Danladi Adamu Bojude, has received a national delegation supporting the implementation of Global Fund interventions in the state, following the successful conclusion of a five-day Mentorship and Supportive Visit to key health sector institutions.

The delegation, led by Dr. Rabo Ahmad Fana of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), comprised representatives of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), State AIDS and STI Control Programme (SASCP), State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (STBLCP), as well as the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth).
Receiving the delegation, Professor Bojude expressed appreciation for the team’s positive assessment and observations during the visit, describing the feedback as a reflection of the sustained efforts of the Gombe State Government to strengthen health systems and improve the effectiveness of healthcare interventions across the state.

The Commissioner attributed the progress recorded in the state’s health sector to the commitment and visionary leadership of the Executive Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, stressing that the administration has continued to prioritise reforms aimed at building efficient, accountable and sustainable health institutions.

Professor Bojude noted that Gombe State has increasingly become a reference point for innovative and efficient health-sector systems, attracting interest from other states seeking to understudy and replicate some of its institutional practices.

He cited the recent visit by a team of experts from Kano State, who came to Gombe to understudy the state’s biometric systems, as an indication of the growing national interest in the innovations being implemented within the state’s health sector.

According to him, GoHealth, in particular, has continued to attract widespread national recognition for its innovations and institutional reforms, which he said were made possible through the strong policy direction and support of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
The Commissioner assured the delegation of the continued commitment of the Gombe State Government to strengthening collaboration with development partners and relevant national institutions, particularly in the implementation of programmes designed to improve healthcare access, financing, disease control and the overall wellbeing of citizens.

Earlier, Dr. Rabo Ahmad Fana congratulated Professor Bojude on his appointment as Commissioner for Health, describing the appointment as timely and well deserved.
Dr. Fana and members of the delegation commended the Commissioner for his leadership and expressed optimism that his wealth of experience and commitment would further contribute to the advancement of the state’s health sector.

The five-day Mentorship and Supportive Visit provided an opportunity for the participating institutions to review programme implementation, strengthen institutional capacity, identify areas requiring further improvement and share lessons for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of Global Fund-supported interventions in Gombe State.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

31/07/2026

GoHealth Enrols Over 22,000 Beneficiaries, Unveils Upgraded Digital Health Platforms

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has announced the enrolment of over 22,000 new beneficiaries into its health insurance programmes in July 2026, while unveiling major upgrades to its digital health platforms aimed at improving service delivery and accountability across healthcare facilities in the state.

The achievements were disclosed during the Agency's July 2026 Monthly Coordination Meeting held on Thursday at the Learning Resource Centre, New GRA, Gombe.

Presenting the monthly enrolment report, Head of Enrolment, Musa Maaji Yakubu, revealed that 20,000 poor and vulnerable residents were enrolled under the GoHealth Equity Programme through the Gates Foundation-supported Ex*****on Grant. The enrolment exercise covered all 114 political wards across Gombe State.

The Gates Foundation Grant Focal Person, Pharm. Joy Bako, had stated:

"The Gates Foundation, in partnership with the Gombe State Government through the Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA) Ex*****on Grant, supported the enrollment of 20,000 vulnerable residents into the State Contributory Healthcare Scheme under the Health Financing component of the Ex*****on Grant."
She added that "milestone reflects the shared commitment of the Gates Foundation, the Gombe State Government, the Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA), and Gombe State Contributory HealthCare Management Agency (GoHealth) to ensuring that every resident, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access to quality, affordable healthcare. By combining immediate support for vulnerable populations with a sustainable co-financing strategy and continuous expansion of coverage, the initiative demonstrates that no one is left behind on Gombe State's journey towards Universal Health Coverage"

Musa Maaji, the Agency's Head of Enrollment, further disclosed that an additional 1,545 beneficiaries were enrolled under the Global Fund GC7-RSSH Programme during the reporting period. Between June 26 and July 26, the Agency also enrolled 50 principal beneficiaries and 620 dependents under the formal sector programme, alongside 63 informal sector beneficiaries.

The meeting noted that intensified community sensitization campaigns in Funakaye, Akko and Yamaltu Deba Local Government Areas significantly boosted dependent enrolment, with other LGAs encouraged to replicate the strategy.

A major highlight of the meeting was the presentation of newly upgraded GoHealth digital platforms by the Agency's Operations Manager, Dr. Gideon Maspara. He showcased new features scheduled for deployment on the GoHealth Mobile Application, as well as enhancements to the Gombe State Drug Inventory Management System (DIMS).

The Director ICT, Mr. Gidado Musa Biri encouraged participants to provide feedback on the upgraded platforms to support continuous improvement. He also reiterated that GoHealth remains the only State Health Insurance Agency in Nigeria licensed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to conduct National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment.
The monthly coordination meeting brought together departmental heads, Local Government Desk Officers, development partners and programme implementers to review performance, strengthen collaboration and chart strategies for expanding health insurance coverage and improving healthcare service delivery across Gombe State.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

27/07/2026

GoHealth Enrols Additional 20,000 Vulnerable Residents Through Gates Foundation Partnership

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has enrolled an additional 20,000 poor and vulnerable residents under the GoHealth Equity Programme through a strategic partnership with the Gates Foundation, further expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable populations across the state.

The five-day enrolment exercise, conducted from 20th to 24th July 2026, targeted poor and vulnerable persons across the 114 wards in the 11 Local Government Areas of Gombe State as part of the collaboration between the Gates Foundation and the Gombe State Government.

Leveraging GoHealth's digital enrolment platform, all 20,000 beneficiaries were successfully identified, enrolled, and their GoHealth identification cards printed. The cards have since been delivered to their respective Local Government Areas and are ready for distribution.

Speaking during GoHealth's weekly radio programme on Amana FM, the Agency's Head of Enrolment, Mr. Musa Maaji, announced that the distribution of ID cards commenced on Monday, 27th July 2026, across all accredited Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) in the state.

He explained that the initiative is designed to improve access to quality healthcare services by enabling poor and vulnerable residents to receive essential medical care without the burden of out-of-pocket expenses.

Also speaking, GoHealth's Operations Manager, Dr. Gideon Maspara, disclosed that a total of 40,615 individuals were identified during the exercise. However, owing to the funding allocation available under the Gates Foundation-supported programme, only 20,000 beneficiaries could be enrolled, leaving more than 20,000 eligible persons awaiting future support.

According to him, successful beneficiaries will receive SMS notifications confirming their enrolment, while the distribution of health insurance ID cards will continue across designated Primary Health Care Centres from 27th to 30th July 2026.

Dr. Maspara appealed to development partners, corporate organisations, philanthropic bodies, and well-meaning individuals to support social health insurance initiatives as part of their corporate social responsibility. He stressed that expanding health insurance coverage is one of the most effective ways to protect vulnerable populations from catastrophic healthcare expenditure while improving equitable access to essential healthcare services.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

30/06/2026

GoHealth Strengthens Health Insurance Delivery, Charts New Strategies to Improve Enrolment and Service Quality

The Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality healthcare by adopting fresh strategies to strengthen beneficiary enrolment, enhance data quality, and improve service delivery across the state.

The resolutions were reached during the Agency's June 2026 Monthly Coordination Meeting held at the Learning Resource Centre, New GRA, Gombe, where management and technical teams reviewed programme performance, assessed operational challenges, and outlined practical measures to improve implementation across all Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Speaking during the meeting, the Director of Administration and Human Resource, Mal. Nuhu Usman Reme, welcomed participants and acknowledged the continued support of the Ex*****on Grant by the Gates Foundation in strengthening the Agency's operations through regular coordination meetings. He noted that the forum was designed to review ongoing activities, identify implementation gaps, and develop practical solutions that would enhance programme performance.

Delivering a goodwill message, Technical Assistant to the Ex*****on Grant at the Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (GSPHCDA), Adamu Galadima, disclosed that the grant team is currently supporting GoHealth in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to strengthen performance management. He also expressed optimism that the Agency would secure an Application Programming Interface (API), which would facilitate seamless integration, improve dashboard reporting, and enhance programme visibility.

Another goodwill message delivered on behalf of the Ex*****on Grant Focal Person commended the Agency's commitment to continuous improvement and urged participants to sustain collaboration in advancing the objectives of the state's health insurance programme.

A major highlight of the meeting was a technical presentation by the Agency's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, Mal. Sale Garba on "Monitoring and Evaluation Terminologies in Health Insurance." The session deepened participants' understanding of key M&E concepts, including programme inputs, outputs, outcomes, impacts, evaluation frameworks, and the practical application of M&E tools in tracking programme performance.

The Head of Enrolment Mr. Musa Maaji Yakubu, reported encouraging progress in beneficiary registration, revealing a noticeable increase in enrolment, particularly among dependants of Local Government workers. The improvement was attributed to targeted sensitisation campaigns conducted in schools by some LGA offices as well as broadcast jingles. Other LGAs were encouraged to adopt the school-based enrolment approach to further expand health insurance coverage.

To strengthen the integrity of the Agency's beneficiary database, enrolment officers were directed not to register prospective beneficiaries on the Digital Registry whenever a National Identification Number (NIN) cannot be successfully verified. Such enrolments, the meeting resolved, should only proceed after authentication by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

Representatives from the various LGA offices also presented reports on data triangulation, Standard Quality Assurance (SQA) activities, operational challenges, and field observations. Among the recurring issues highlighted were drug stock-outs in some secondary healthcare facilities, discrepancies between facility registers and electronic records, and shortages of healthcare personnel.

In her closing remarks, the Director of Finance and Investment urged participants to apply the knowledge gained from the meeting, implement agreed action points promptly, uphold punctuality, and sustain teamwork towards improving programme performance and delivering better healthcare services to residents of Gombe State.

The meeting concluded with clear action points, including the expansion of school-based enrolment campaigns, intensified weekly onsite supportive supervision by LGA offices, improved reporting systems, and the presentation of the Monitoring and Evaluation training at the next Providers' Forum.

Dairus Samson
PRO
GoHealth

29/06/2026

Rakiya Musa from is a GoHealth beneficiary, under the equity program, who underwent a mymomectomy (fibriod surgery). This procedure would usually cost anywhere between 400,000 to 500,000 naira, but under the GoHealth scheme she was treated for free and at no cost at the point of service delivery.

She narrates her ordeal in this video...and praise Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for his initiative.

23/06/2026