Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State is to inaugurate a state-of-the-art clinic dedicated to providing free and comprehensive care for patients living with sickle cell disease.
This was announced by the state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, during the inauguration of the Second Maternal and Neonatal Week 2024 at Kumbotso, Kumbotso Local Government Area.
A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, quoted the commissioner as saying that the specialised care clinic was located at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital.
Bature said the facility would offer a wide range of free services, including diagnosis, consultations, medication and surgical operations for sickle cell patients.
He reiterated Yusuf’s unwavering commitment to addressing the burden of sickle cell anaemia.
Bature said that this stemmed from the promises he made during his campaign, as outlined in his blueprint for healthcare reform.
He said the Governor had signed into law a groundbreaking premarital health screening bill.
According to him, it prohibits marriages between intending couples with similar genotypes in the state, thereby preventing the birth of children with sickle cell anaemia.
Barure said, “With this initiative, Gov. Yusuf is not only tackling the root cause of the disease but also ensuring that those already living with it receive the care and support they need.
“This special care center is a testament to his administration’s determination to provide relief and hope for victims while fostering a healthier future for the people of Kano State.” (NAN)
