The Governor of kano state officially inaugurated the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) with the aim of boosting healthcare provision in Kano.
MNCHW aims to improve healthcare indices through focused preventive and curative interventions that enable mothers and children to thrive and develop.
The week-long event provides an opportunity to deliver essential health services to mothers, newborns, and children via the existing health system, reinforcing the free maternal and child health services available at Primary Health Centers and Secondary hospitals in the state.
The Kano State Government said it remains steadfast in implementing health programs aimed at improving the lives of its citizens. This includes a strong commitment to Nutrition Promotion Programs, Polio Eradication, and enhancements in Routine Immunization.
The Governor said his administration remains committed to reducing maternal and child mortality rates and controlling preventable diseases such as Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs), Malaria, HIV, and Tuberculosis. –