Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has distributed 484 computers to primary care centres across 44 local government areas in the state as part of efforts to renovate healthcare facilities in Kano.
The initiative aims to create an enabling environment for primary caregivers to deliver improved healthcare services to Kano’s population, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s Director General of Media and Publicity, says in a statement.
The Governor also unveiled his renovation plans during the launch of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week held in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
Credit: Sanusi Bature Tofa, Facebook
“We are committed to renovation and digitisation of healthcare facilities in Kano,” the Kano State Governor says, adding that the initiative will “ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare services to the good people of Kano irrespective of their socio-economic status.”
According to him, the efforts align with his administration’s strategy to strengthen healthcare, reduce maternal and child mortality, and ensure sustainable development, and access to quality healthcare in Kano.
Credit: Sanusi Bature Tofa
The renovations have already been completed in major hospitals, including Sir Muhammadu Sanusi, Hasiya Bayero, Nuhu Bamalli, and the Emergency Unit of Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, according to the state government.
Additionally, solar facilities have been installed at the headquarters of the State Primary Healthcare Management Board and its six zonal offices to enhance efficiency in service delivery. Tofa further discloses that the 2025 state budget includes plans to renovate more primary and secondary healthcare centres.
Meanwhile, in another health-focused initiative, Tofa reveals in a statement that Governor Yusuf is set to commission a state-of-the-art clinic at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. This facility will be dedicated to providing free, comprehensive care for patients living with sickle cell anaemia.
“The facility will offer a wide range of free services, including diagnosis, consultations, medication, and surgical operations for sickle cell patients,” the statement states.
Governor Yusuf’s commitment to addressing the burden of sickle cell anaemia stems from promises made during his campaign and his administration’s healthcare reform blueprint, according to the state government.
“With this initiative,” Tofa adds, “Governor Yusuf is not only tackling the root cause of the disease but also ensuring that those already living with it receive the care and support they need.”
According to him, the establishment of the special care centre is a testament to the administration’s commitment to providing relief and hope for victims while fostering a healthier future for the people of Kano State.
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