Kano State proposed over N40 billion for its 2026 health sector budget, as revealed by Health Commissioner Abubakar Labaran during Monday's defense before the State House of Assembly's health committee.
The funding aims to consolidate reforms, enhancing delivery across 44 local government areas through facility renovations, state-of-the-art equipment procurement, reduced wait times, and improved emergency responses.
Recruitment of over 2,600 health workers including doctors, nurses, midwives, environmental officers, and lab scientists starts next week to fill manpower gaps in hospitals and primary centers.
Labaran praised Governor Abba Yusuf's backing for maternal/child health, outbreak control, and community programs, committing to modern tech for efficient services.