Tuesday, August 25, 2026 -The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently intervene in a diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 50 children in Rano Local Government Area.
The member representing Rano Constituency, Hon. Ibrahim
Malami, raised the alarm in a motion of urgent public importance presented
before the House on Tuesday.
Malami said more than 50 children had died from the outbreak
in Rurum A, Rurum B and Sabuwar Kaura communities, all located in Rurum Ward of
the local government area.
He disclosed that the medical department of the local
government had commenced emergency intervention, with support from his office
through the provision of medical drugs.
The lawmaker thanked members of the House for supporting the
call for urgent government intervention to contain the outbreak and prevent
further loss of lives.
Meanwhile, the House approved and confirmed the nomination
of Hon. Salihi Adamu as the new Secretary of Takai Local Government Area.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore,
announced the confirmation during Tuesday’s plenary following the
presentation of a report by the House Committee on Local Government.
The committee, chaired by Hon. Aliyu Muhammad, said its
recommendation was based on the nominee’s eligibility and capacity to perform
the responsibilities of the office.
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