Gov. Yusuf Launches “AbbaCare,” Enrolls 300,000 Vulnerable Kano Residents
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the Abba Care Initiative, enrolling over 300,000 individuals in a free health insurance scheme.
The Initiative, according to his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa,is aimed at enhancing healthcare access for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Dawakin Tofa listed the beneficiaries to include pregnant women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, inmates in correctional facilities and individuals living with sickle cell anemia.
He said the initiative is fully funded and managed by the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KCHMA).
He said the programme was designed to ensure that marginalized groups could access quality healthcare services at no cost in designated facilities across the state.
According to Dawakin Tofa,the governor described the programme as a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for inclusive governance, reaffirming his commitment to the health and welfare of Kano’s underprivileged citizens.
“This bold initiative marks a significant step toward achieving universal healthcare coverage and improving the quality of life for the people of Kano State,” the governor’s spokesperson added.
