Kano State Government Launches 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Campaign

Strategic Insights -

The Kano State Government has taken proactive steps to protect the public's health by launching the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign and Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution. Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo represented the state, highlighting the administration's commitment to malaria elimination as a top health priority. The initiative includes the distribution of 6,000 delivery packs and 500 C/S packages to facilities across the state, with a focus on protecting vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kano State Government has allocated N140,000,000 to warehouse insecticide-treated nets.
  • The state is distributing 6,000 delivery packs and 500 C/S packages to facilities across the state.
  • The campaign aims to prevent malaria, which disproportionately affects children and pregnant women.
  • The state has taken proactive steps to address maternal mortality, which currently stands at 937 per 100,000 live births.
  • The government is providing 25,000 to 30,000 doses of ANC drugs to prevent anemia and malaria in pregnancy.
  • National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor, emphasized the importance of using insecticide-treated nets consistently to prevent malaria-related deaths.
  • The Kano Chief of Field Office, United Nations Children's Fund, Rahama Farah commended the state government for its continued investment in healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable groups.

Statistics:

  • N140,000,000 allocated for warehouse insecticide-treated nets.
  • 6,000 delivery packs and 500 C/S packages distributed to facilities across the state.
  • Maternal mortality rate in Kano stands at 937 per 100,000 live births.
  • 25,000 to 30,000 doses of ANC drugs provided to prevent anemia and malaria in pregnancy.

Sources:

  • Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo's remarks during the launch of the SMC Campaign.
  • National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor's remarks during the launch.
  • Kano Chief of Field Office, United Nations Children's Fund, Rahama Farah's remarks during the launch.