Ted Odogwu
The Kano State Government has distributed 484 laptop computers to Primary Healthcare Centres across all wards in the state’s 44 local government areas as part of its digitisation drive to enhance healthcare delivery.
Governor Abba Yusuf announced the initiative on Monday during the flag-off ceremony of the 2nd Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Week in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the governor explained that the distribution of computers is a component of the state government’s broader strategy to modernise and digitise healthcare facilities, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Yusuf also said several major healthcare facilities, including Sir Muhammadu Sanusi Hospital, Hasiya Bayero Hospital, Nuhu Bamalli Hospital, and the Emergency Unit of the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, have undergone significant renovations.
According to the governor, these efforts align with his administration’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for frontline healthcare workers and improving access to quality care for Kano residents.
In addition to the computer distribution, the governor said solar power installations have been provided at the headquarters of the State Primary Healthcare Management Board and its six zonal offices.
He added that the move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted power supply and enhancing operational efficiency. The governor highlighted that hundreds of secondary and primary healthcare facilities have been earmarked for renovation in the state’s 2025 annual budget, underscoring the administration’s focus on healthcare infrastructure.
“The efforts are meant to ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare services for the people of Kano State, irrespective of their socio-economic status,” the governor said.
Yusuf reiterated his administration’s determination to prioritise the health sector as part of its broader development agenda. He assured residents that the government would continue to invest in initiatives aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality and improving overall healthcare delivery.
The ongoing renovation and digitisation efforts signal a significant step toward modernising Kano’s healthcare system and providing accessible and affordable care to its citizens.
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