Kano State has recorded more than 17,000 cases of childhood pneumonia, raising concerns over the growing threat of the disease among children.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday during events organised to mark World Pneumonia Day and World Diabetes Day in Kano.
According to the commissioner, pneumonia remains a major health concern, particularly among children suffering from malnutrition, which increases their risk of developing severe infections.
He also revealed that more than 300,000 children across Nigeria had been affected by pneumonia this year, warning that the disease could become life-threatening if treatment is delayed.
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Yusuf explained that malnutrition weakens children’s ability to fight infections and could worsen the effects of pneumonia.
He said the state government had introduced specialised training programmes for healthcare workers to improve the treatment of childhood illnesses and reduce preventable deaths.
The commissioner further disclosed that the government was strengthening diabetes prevention, screening and treatment services across the state.
He noted that more than 1,000 health facilities in Kano had received medical equipment to improve diabetes detection and management.
Yusuf assured residents that the Ministry of Health would continue public awareness campaigns on the prevention, early detection and treatment of pneumonia and diabetes.
He urged parents to seek medical attention immediately whenever their children develop symptoms, warning that delayed treatment could lead to serious complications or death.
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