Kano State Hisbah Board, has reiterated its determination to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in eradicating malaria in the state.
The Commander General of the board Sheikh Dr Harun Muhammad Sani Ibn Sina, made the indication while receiving 2022 mosquito nets distribution campaign team, from the state ministry of health, at hisbah headquarters Sharada Kano.
According to him, eradicating mosquitoes is a collective responsibility, due to the alarming rate of malaria cases in Kano.
Sheikh Ibn Sina, who was represented by Director General Kano State Hisbah Board, Alhaji Balarabe Abdullahi commended the team for the confidence reposed on them.
He described the visit as apt, and charged Kano residents to complement government’s efforts by evacuating their drainages and maintaining environmental sanitation to mitigate malaria.
“This move would no doubt ginger up the entire people in the state towards acting positively. And I hope the program would cover the entire state”
Earlier in his remarks, Team Leader of 2022 free mosquito nets distribution campaign, who doubles as Director Public Health, Kano state Ministry of Health, Dr. Ashiru Rajab pointed out that, they were at hisbah to strengthen the already existing cordial relationship, and to solicit for support to ensure a hitch free exercise.
He however stressed that, hisbah as a partner and stakeholder in the fight against malaria, has a vital role to play in the distribution exercise.
Dr. Rajab highlighted that, modalities were put in place, to ensure adequate coverage of the state’s large population, with emphasis on enlightening the public on how to use the treated mosquito nets to achieve the desired objectives.
“Hisbah as one of the stakeholders needs to be briefed on preparations for the smooth conduct of the exercise”
Radio Nigeria reports that, Kano state Commissioner of Health Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, had during the inauguration of the second round of seasonal malaria prevention and maternal new born child health, explained that the state had spent 800 million naira on the procurement of insecticide – treated nets and other anti – malaria materials this year.
KHADIJAH ALIYU