World Diabetes Day:Kano State Ministry of health Expands Diabetes Care, Calls for Public Vigilance .
The Kano State Ministry of health has announced a significant expansion of diabetes screening and care services across its 310 primary health centres , as part of a comprehensive strategy to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD).
The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made the announcement today during a press briefing at the Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital k, to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2025.
World Diabetes day Under the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages”, emphasized that the chronic condition can affect anyone, regardless of age, and outlined the state government’s multi-pronged approach to ensure all residents have access to affordable and quality care.
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“Our goal is simple but powerful,to ensure that every resident of Kano State has access to affordable, quality, and continuous care for diabetes and other NCDs,” stated Dr. Yusuf.
The Commissioner detailed several bold steps taken by the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, to strengthen the healthcare system.
Expansion of Diabetes screening has been scaled up across 310 Primary Health Centres, General Hospitals, and Teaching Hospitals to ensure early detection and save lives.
Provision of Essential Supplies: The state, in collaboration with development partners, has strengthened access to critical supplies like insulin, glucose monitoring kits, and test strips. Notably, children and individuals living with Type 1 diabetes have received personal glucometer devices for effective home management.
The ‘Abba Gida-Gida’ Initiative: This compassionate program provides free insulin, monitoring devices, and psychosocial support to children with Type 1 diabetes and their families.
Dr. Yusif explained their efforts Community Awareness through Campaigns, extensive education in schools, places of worship, workplaces, and through the media to promote healthy diets and physical activity.
Dr. Yusuf concluded with a strong call to action, urging residents to take personal responsibility for their health. He called on all citizens above 30 to get screened regularly, adopt healthier diets by cutting down on sugary drinks and processed foods, and engage in at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity.