The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to reducing the rate of maternal and child mortality in the state.
Governor Yusuf said since he took over office in 2023, his administration prioritized maternal and child health.
He stated this on Monday at the launching of the second phase of the 2024 Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNCH) Week at Kumbotso, Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
A statement from the spokesperson of Yusuf, Sanusi Bature, emphasized that before the Governor took over office in 2023, immunization exercises were stopped in the state, but were now active.
“From the start of his tenure in 2023, Gov. Yusuf prioritized maternal and child health, expressing grave concern over the suspension of immunization programmes by the former government,” he said.
According to him, the Governor, when he took office,e ordered the immediate restoration of these essential services and guaranteed timely funding for all immunisation exercises at both the state and federal levels.
He added that health comes second in order of priority for the Governor after education.
“As you all know, health is our second priority after education. Within this sector, we are focusing on maternal and child health to prevent the avoidable loss of lives among pregnant women and their children.
“Gov. Yusuf’s intervention reflects his administration’s resolve to address pressing healthcare challenges and improve the lives of Kano’s most vulnerable residents,” the Nation quoted Bature.