Nigeria Accelerates Fight Against Drug-Resistant TB with Community-Led Training Initiative The Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria has organized a comprehensive two-day training to relevant stackhodels in Kano state focusing on effective drug-resistant treatment and community-led monitoring. In her remark Sisiliya Kafran from TB Network, said the the objective of the project is to coordinated effort to ensure all DR-TB patients receive comprehensive support throughout their treatment journey in Kano state. “We implemented this project in Kano State to fast-track the cure of all patients on treatment for DR-TB,” sisiliya “All patients are given the support they…
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KIRS Unveils Ambitious Tax Reform Plan, Aims for N180 Billion Revenue by 2026 The Kano State Internal Revenue Service launched a comprehensive tax reform program aimed at generating N15 billion monthly by 2026, while introducing a fairer tax system that shields lower-income earners and simplifies compliance for businesses. The ambitious plan, unveiled at a multi-sector stakeholder engagement on Tuesday represents a significant shift in revenue strategy for Nigeria’s most populous state. Alhaji Muhammed Abba Aliyu, Executive Director of Compliance and Enforcement at KIRS, emphasized that The reforms come as Kano demonstrates remarkable revenue growth, having doubled its Internally Generated Revenue…
Nigerian NGO urges dialogue over Dangote Refinery issues A Nigerian civil society organization, Ummatee-C4PASS, on Monday called for dialogue and transparency to resolve issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery, acknowledging its economic importance while stressing the need for good governance. Religious Leaders in Kano Receive Commendation Amid Calls For Continued Support in Integrated Health Campaign More Than 99% of Heart Diseases are Preventable, as GAMMUN Advocates Demand Release of Budgeted Health Funds The group, in a press release, commended the refinery’s potential to achieve industrial self-reliance and create jobs but expressed concern over recent public disputes involving labour unions and…
Religious Leaders in Kano Receive Commendation Amid Calls For Continued Support in Integrated Health Campaign By Steven Enoch The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has commended religious leaders in Sumaila LGA for their consistent support in promoting public health, especially in advancing immunization and other life-saving interventions. This appreciation was expressed during a meeting held on Saturday, 4th October 2025, at the District Head’s Palace in Sumaila Local Government Area. The meeting, conducted by the LGA Health Educator together with the Executive Administrator of CHR, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, engaged several religious leaders drawn from across all the wards of…
Forum of Progressive Academics Condemns Alleged Sabotage of Kano’s Independence Day Celebration The Forum of Progressive Academics (FPA) has strongly condemned what it describes as a politically motivated attempt to sabotage Kano State’s 65th Independence Day celebration. Speaking at a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano, the President of the Forum, Dr. Abubakar Isa Ibrahim, stated that the group was compelled to speak out against the growing politicization of security in the state, which he said threatens peace and national unity. Dr. Ibrahim alleged that the abrupt withdrawal of police personnel from the Independence Day parade…
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…
Kano Sustains Fight Against Diphtheria, Urges Early Reporting and Vaccination The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has reiterated its commitment to eradicating diphtheria in the state, calling on parents and caregivers to ensure timely medical care and full vaccination for their children. The Director General of KNCDC, Dr. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, emphasized that in a Statement shared to pulse Time Nigeria, it said ,late presentation of cases remains one of the biggest challenges. More Than 99% of Heart Diseases are Preventable, as GAMMUN Advocates Demand Release of Budgeted Health Funds KNSG ,UNICEF and Partners Launches Historic Mass…
More Than 99% of Heart Diseases are Preventable, as GAMMUN Advocates Demand Release of Budgeted NCD Health Funds A groundbreaking new global study has confirmed that more than 99% of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure cases are preceded by at least one identifiable, modifiable risk factor, reinforcing the critical need for proactive healthcare investment. This revelation comes as health advocates in Kano State intensify their call for the full and timely release of the 2025 budget allocated for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, analyzed hundreds of thousands of cases…
“Governor Sani’s Reforms Bring Hope to Kaduna Health Workers”NMA By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has implemented a series of reforms aimed at improving the health sector. The reforms, which were commended by various medical unions and associations, include the approval of 100% implementation of the revised 2024 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). In a joint press conference by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Medical Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Association of…
KNSG ,UNICEF and Partners Launches Historic Mass Campaign Targeting 7.8 Million Children for Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Kano State, in partnership with UNICEF and other global health Partners, has launched integrated vaccination campaign set to reach millions of children across the state. The exercise, scheduled for October 6–16, 2025, is projected to be the largest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative seeks to vaccinate 7.8 million children aged 9–14 years against measles-rubella and 3.9 million children under five against polio. Alongside these, routine immunizations including hepatitis and HPV vaccines will be provided, as well as treatments for neglected…