By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eliminating malaria across the state.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Ministry of Health, which was made available to The Triumph on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the declaration was made during the official flag-off ceremony of the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign and Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution, held at Burji Primary Health Centre, Madobi Local Government Area.
Speaking at the event, the state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf—represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo—noted that the current administration has implemented significant measures to safeguard the health and wellbeing of citizens, with malaria elimination positioned as a top priority.
In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, emphasized the government’s continued efforts to strengthen the healthcare system, particularly at the primary healthcare level. He stated that numerous health facilities have been renovated under the present administration, with free medical services being provided to residents as part of a broader health sector reform initiative.
Dr. Labaran also listed several Primary Health Care Centres that have already benefited from government interventions and assured the public that the Ministry of Health remains committed to ensuring close monitoring of health facilities across the state for improved service delivery.
The campaign aims to protect thousands of children and vulnerable populations during the peak malaria transmission season through the administration of preventive medications and the distribution of treated mosquito nets across the state.
