Kano Celebrates Polio-Free Milestone, Rolls Out 2026 Immunization Campaign
By Ayeeshat J.Ahmad
Kano State Governmen has recorded a major public health milestone, achieving 13 consecutive months without a single case of poliovirus, as it rolls out the 2026 polio immunization campaign.
The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this during the State Task Force Committee meeting on Primary Health Care (PHC), held at the eHealth Africa Auditorium in Bompai.
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Dr. Yusuf described the achievement as a reflection of sustained government commitment, effective planning, and strong collaboration with development partners working across the state.
He noted that the milestone comes at a critical time as Kano prepares to commence the first round of the 2026 Polio Immunization Exercise scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026.
According to him, all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure a successful and comprehensive vaccination campaign across the state.
Development partners, including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), commended the Kano State Government for its outstanding performance in the fight against polio.
They described the 13-month polio-free record as a significant achievement and urged the state to sustain the momentum toward total eradication of the disease.
In his remarks, the Emir of Kano, represented by the Madakin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani, called on District Heads to intensify community mobilization efforts to ensure that all eligible children are vaccinated.
Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor, Dr. Sulaiman Sani Wali, applauded the continued support of development partners and recognized Madobi Local Government Area as the best-performing LGA in immunization coverage.
He urged other LGAs to improve their performance in order to achieve wider coverage and strengthen the state’s healthcare outcomes.
Earlier, the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Prof. Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, highlighted key achievements in strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state.
He emphasized ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots level.
The Kano State Government also called on parents and caregivers to support the immunization exercise by making their children available for vaccination.
The development marks a significant step in Kano’s efforts to sustain a polio-free status and improve child health outcomes across the state.
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