“Kano Achieves Over 90% Disease Surveillance Reporting Across 44 LGAs, Enhances Faster Detection,Outbreak Response ” Commissioner
By Ayeeshat J.Ahmad
Kano State Ministry of health says it has achieved over 90 percent disease surveillance reporting performance across all 44 Local Government Areas, strengthening its capacity for faster detection and response to disease outbreaks.
The Honourable Commissioner of Health disclosed this during a press briefing held at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Kano to mark the 2026 World Health Day celebration.
He said the development reflects the state’s growing commitment to building a resilient health system guided by data, science, and strong coordination among stakeholders.
According to him, the improved surveillance system now enables timely identification of public health threats, ensuring that outbreaks are detected early and contained before escalating.
“Our disease surveillance system now records over 90 percent reporting performance across all Local Government Areas, enabling us to detect and respond to outbreaks faster and more effectively than ever before,” he said.
The Commissioner noted that the achievement is part of broader reforms introduced by the state government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, aimed at transforming healthcare delivery across Kano.
He added that through the Emergency Operations Centre, the state has successfully coordinated responses to several public health challenges, ensuring no outbreak is left unmanaged.
Speaking on polio, the Commissioner revealed that Kano recorded a 90 percent reduction in cases in 2025 compared to 2024, with zero confirmed cases in the last 15 months.
“This is not by chance — it is the result of strong leadership, disciplined execution, and the collective effort of our health workers, partners, and communities,” he stated.
He, however, cautioned that despite recording zero cases, the risk still exists, stressing that the government will continue efforts to vaccinate every eligible child.
On routine immunization, he said coverage has improved to between 78 and 82 percent, with over 90 percent of wards conducting outreach services to reach children in underserved communities.
The Commissioner further disclosed that during the recent measles-rubella campaign, over 7.1 million children were vaccinated, representing about 92 percent coverage across the state.
In the area of maternal and child health, he said the state has recorded significant progress, including a reduction in maternal mortality from 1,024 to 588 deaths per 100,000 live births.
“Because no life should be lost to causes that are preventable,” he emphasized.
He also noted improvements in healthcare service delivery, with quality of care rising from 66 percent to 91 percent, alongside increased utilization of health facilities.
On nutrition, the state government, in partnership with UNICEF, invested about one billion naira in therapeutic food, distributing over 12,900 cartons and activating more than 90 treatment centres for malnourished children.
The Commissioner said family planning services have also expanded, with increased uptake and over 1,000 health workers trained to provide quality counselling and services.
He attributed the successes to strengthened primary healthcare, improved workforce capacity, better supply chain systems, and stronger community engagement involving traditional and religious leaders.
While acknowledging challenges such as non-compliance and population movement, he assured that the government remains committed to sustaining the gains recorded in the health sector.
The Commissioner called on residents to continue utilizing available health services and support government initiatives, stressing that collective effort is key to achieving better health outcomes across Kano State.