KNSG Expands Lifesaving Hypertension Care to 208 Health Centers, Reaching Thousands in the state
The Kano State Government has expanded its hypertension care services, bringing lifesaving prevention and treatment directly to communities across all 44 Local Government Areas.
The initiative, which scales up routine blood pressure checks, treatment, and follow-up care from an initial 52 to 208 Primary Health Care Facilities (PHCFs), aims to make hypertension management accessible and affordable for thousands of residents.
The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, highlighted the program’s potential to transform lives.
“With this development, thousands more of our residents will now benefit from timely detection and continuous care for hypertension right within their communities,” he said.
“This initiative will help prevent costly complications, reduce hospital admissions, and promote healthier, more productive lives for the people of Kano.”
Dr. Yusuf also commended the dedication of the health workers involved and called on them to
“redouble their efforts in supporting the system to achieve lasting success in hypertension prevention and control.”
Hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, is a major public health challenge in Nigeria. Recognizing that Primary Health Care centers are the first and most accessible point of contact for most people, the state government has prioritized strengthening these facilities to tackle the disease head-on.
The expansion follows a successful pilot phase under the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), implemented with technical support from global health organizations Resolve to Save Lives and Project HOPE.
“This bold expansion demonstrates Kano’s strong commitment to tackling non-communicable diseases, improving access to essential care, and strengthening our entire health system,” Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusif said
Public health experts hail the move as a critical step forward. By integrating hypertension care into primary health services, the state is not only addressing a silent killer but also building a more resilient health system capable of managing chronic conditions.
Kano State’s leadership in systematically scaling up these essential services is now being seen as a model for other states in Nigeria to emulate in the quest for equitable and sustainable healthcare for all citizens.