Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, says the state needs about six million doses of vaccines to combat diphtheria outbreak in the state.
Governor Yusuf stated this during a meeting with delegation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a statement issued by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the press secretary to the Kano state deputy governor, stated.
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According to the statement, the governor has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen the 11-year-old partnership between the Kano State Government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, governor Yusuf assured the foundation of his commitment to continue working with the foundation in the area of healthcare services.
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He reaffirmed the state government’s determination to improve healthcare services in the state.
The governor also expressed gratitude to the Foundation for its support in the health sector and expressed interest in the Foundation’s involvement in areas of agriculture and digital finance.
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Mr. Jerremy Zungurana, the leader of the Foundation’s Nigerian delegation, praised the enduring partnership and applauded the state’s efforts in healthcare development.
He also promised a sustainable assistance for the state’s initiatives as requested by the state governor.
