Kano State Government says it has made significant progress in healthcare delivery and disease control, including recording zero confirmed cases of polio for the past 15 months.
The State Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to mark the 2026 World Health Day.
He said the achievements align with this year’s global theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” which promotes evidence-based health policies and strong partnerships in tackling public health challenges.
According to the Commissioner, the state has strengthened its disease surveillance system, achieving over 90 per cent reporting performance across all 44 Local Government Areas, a development that has improved early detection and rapid response to disease outbreaks.
He explained that Kano recorded a 90 per cent reduction in polio cases in 2025 compared to 2024, adding that the state has sustained zero confirmed cases for more than a year.
He also noted that cases of diphtheria have declined by over 85 per cent as a result of coordinated public health interventions.
Yusuf further revealed that routine immunisation coverage in the state has improved to between 78 and 82 per cent, while more than 90 per cent of wards now conduct regular outreach services.
He added that during the recent measles-rubella vaccination campaign, more than 7.1 million children were immunised, representing about 92 per cent coverage across the state.
The Commissioner said Kano has also recorded improvements in maternal and child health indicators, with maternal mortality declining from 1,024 to 588 deaths per 100,000 live births, attributing the progress to increased antenatal care attendance and more deliveries taking place in health facilities.
He stated that healthcare service delivery in the state has improved significantly, with service utilisation and quality of care rising from 66 per cent to 91 per cent, while outreach services to underserved communities increased by 34 per cent.
On nutrition interventions, Yusuf disclosed that the state government invested about ₦1 billion in partnership with UNICEF to provide therapeutic foods for malnourished children.
He said over 12,900 cartons of therapeutic foods have been distributed, while more than 90 treatment centres have been activated to provide life-saving care for affected children, alongside strengthened family planning services and workforce training.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to sustaining the achievements through increased funding, continued health system reforms and stronger community engagement.
He called on residents to support government health initiatives, assuring that Kano State would continue to prioritise science, partnership and innovation in delivering quality healthcare services to its people.
