Kano state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran, handing over N10, 000 assistance to the mother of one of the 78 malnourished children admitted at the Ungwar Uku Primary Healthcare Centre as directed by Governor Yusuf
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has gifted N780, 000 to the parents of 78 malnourished children, receiving free treatment at Unguwa Uku Primary Healthcare Centre, in Taurani Local Government Area of the state.
Governor Yusuf demonstrated the kind gesture, shortly after flagging-off the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Week at the facility.
While sympathizing with the children suffering from malnutrition during inspection of facilities at the hospital, he directed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf to give N10, 000 assistance to each of the 78 malnourished children, a directive that was carried out with immediate effect.
In compliance with the instruction, the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf disbursed the money the beneficiaries, shortly after the flag-off programme.
During the flagg-off ceremony, Governor Yusuf emphasized that MNCHW aims to improve health indices through focused preventive and curative interventions that enable mothers and children to thrive and develop.
He highlighted that the week-long event provides an opportunity to deliver essential health services to mothers, newborns, and children via the existing health system, reinforcing the free maternal and child health services available at Primary Health Centers and Secondary hospitals in the state.
Governor Yusuf noted that the Kano State Government remains steadfast in implementing health programs aimed at improving the lives of its citizens, “this includes a strong commitment to Nutrition Promotion Programs, Polio Eradication, and enhancements in Routine Immunization.”
He reiterated his administration’s dedication to reducing maternal and child mortality rates and controlling preventable diseases such as Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs), Malaria, HIV, and Tuberculosis.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf, stated that the MNCHW aimed to provide comprehensive care to pregnant women from conception to delivery and ensure the well-being of newborns and children under five.
Dr. Labaran expressed his gratitude for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to the health sector and assured that health workers in Kano State are resolved to deliver quality services to the population.
The event also featured addresses from the representative of the Emir of Kano, Turakin Kano and District Head of Dala, Alhaji Abdullahi Lamido Sanusi, and representatives of development partners including NPHCDA, UNICEF, WHO, ALIVE & THRIVE, and MSF.