Kano Gov’t Flags Off 2025 Malaria Prevention, Insecticidal Treated Net Campaign
By Mustapha Salisu
As part of efforts to eradicate malaria, combat maternal mortality and tackle other childhood killer diseases, the Kano State Government has launched the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and Insecticidal Treated Net (ITN) campaigns.
The flag-off ceremony took place on Tuesday in Madobi Local Government Area and was performed by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
In his address, the Deputy Governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to prioritising the health and well-being of women and children, describing them as the backbone of a productive society.
He noted that the exercise marks another milestone in the current administration’s drive to improve public health.
“By intensifying these strategic interventions, we aim to drastically reduce maternal and child mortality rates, ensuring every child in Kano has a chance to live a healthy life,” he stated.
The Deputy Governor called on parents, caregivers, and community members to take full advantage of the services being provided and actively participate for a healthier future.
Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for its support in revitalising the healthcare sector.
He highlighted the government’s ongoing renovation, upgrading and rehabilitation of health facilities across the 44 local government areas to ensure better access to quality services.
Also in his remarks, the Chairman of Madobi Local Government Area, Hon. Sulaiman Danazumi Kanwa, expressed appreciation for choosing Madobi as the launch site and pledged the council’s full support for the smooth and effective implementation of the programmes.
PRIME TIME NEWS reports that the health campaign will feature the distribution of antimalarial drugs to children aged 3 to 59 months, routine immunisations, nutritional support, antenatal care services and health education, all aimed at reducing the disease burden and saving lives.
