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Kano gov unveils sickle cell centre, disease control complex
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Kano gov unveils sickle cell centre, disease control complex

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf inaugurated a Sickle Cell Centre designed to offer free diagnosis, counseling, treatment, and follow-up care for individuals with sickle cell disease. He also launched a new office complex for the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, aiming to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency response systems. During the event, Yusuf announced the distribution of 300 customised digital blood pressure monitors to public servants and political appointees, citing concerns over hypertension-related deaths. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing free maternal and Accident and Emergency commodities program, which has reportedly saved thousands of lives. The governor praised healthcare workers, traditional leaders, and development partners for their contributions to these initiatives.

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Kano gov unveils sickle cell centre, disease control complex

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf inaugurated a Sickle Cell Centre designed to offer free diagnosis, counseling, treatment, and follow-up care for individuals with sickle cell disease. He also launched a new office complex for the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, aiming to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency response systems. During the event, Yusuf announced the distribution of 300 customised digital blood pressure monitors to public servants and political appointees, citing concerns over hypertension-related deaths. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing free maternal and Accident and Emergency commodities program, which has reportedly saved thousands of lives. The governor praised healthcare workers, traditional leaders, and development partners for their contributions to these initiatives.

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