Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, pledges to eliminate polio and significantly decrease maternal mortality by June 2025. He emphasizes the commitment of his administration during the inauguration of a training program for health personnel, traditional leaders, and council chairmen.
Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, says his administration will eradicate polio and significantly reduce maternal mortality by June 2025.
Yusuf, who was represented by Aminu Gwarzo, his deputy, said addressing these critical health challenges remains a priority for his administration. He also called on health personnel, traditional leaders, and local government officials to take the immunisation efforts in their areas seriously.Advertisement
Speaking earlier, Rahma Muhammad an official of the United Nations Children Funds , said there had been a steady increase in the number of polio cases in the state between 2022 and 2025.
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