Kano Gov vows to combat resurgence of polio, flags off vaccination exercise

July 30, 2023

The Kano State Government, in its determination to nip in the bud resurgence of polio virus, which reared its ugly trend in some states of the federation, the state has reaffirmed its commitment in support of fighting the menace

The state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, made the pledge during the official launch of Polio vaccination exercise in Gabasawa LGA

Speaking on his behalf, the state deputy governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, expressed concerns over the resurgence of polio in 26 states, including Kano, following Nigeria’s certification as polio-free by the World Health Organization on August 25, 2020.

The Governor Abba however disclosed the decision to start the campaign in Gabasawa was due to it having the highest ratio of unvaccinated children in the state, as per health reports.

He stated the various national and international donors, such as WHO, UNICEF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the African Field Epidemiology Network, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Dangote Foundation, and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, have provided resources to support the fight against the Polio Virus.

Governor Kabir Yusuf assured that all hospitals in the state, including Gabasawa LGA hospital, will be improved to ensure an effective response to health issues.

While speaking on the occasion in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the deputy governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba said the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, urged parents to cooperate and ensure their children receive proper vaccination.

He also announced that the Kano Primary Healthcare Development Agency would begin distributing syringes for vaccination in various LGAs from the following week.

Dr. Labaran appealed to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency to supply more vaccines to Kano state, not only for under 5 children but also for over 20 million people, including pregnant women.

The Emir of Gaya, Alh. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, represented by District Head of Gabasawa, Alh. Sani Dawaki, appreciated the state government for launching the exercise in Gabasawa LGA and requested improvements in Gabasawa hospitals and an increase in the number of doctors for better health service delivery.

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