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By Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim<br />
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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) to conduct a comprehensive census of skin diseases affecting Almajiri pupils across the state.<br />
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The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of KNCDC, Professor Mohammad Adamu Abbas, during a health outreach at Tahfizul Qur’an Madarasatul Umar Farouk, Malam Babba Almajiri School in Hausawar Dan Fulani, Tarauni Local Government Area.<br />
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Professor Abbas explained that the governor, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, instructed the KNCDC to document cases of scabies and other skin infections from January to date.<br />
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He confirmed that the report covering January to October has been submitted, while the data for November is being finalized for onward submission.<br />
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He stated that the governor’s objective is to ensure that both medical and non-medical interventions are provided to Almajiri schools once the data compilation is completed.<br />
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Earlier, the KNCDC DG noted that the outreach in Tarauni LGA was necessary due to the harsh harmattan season, which often leads to a rise in skin diseases resulting from reduced personal hygiene, overcrowded living conditions, and the use of open fires to keep warm—fires that sometimes result in outbreaks.<br />
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During the outreach, KNCDC, in partnership with the Zayt Foundation for Vulnerable Women and Children, delivered sensitization sessions on personal and environmental hygiene. The team also distributed blankets, cardigans, Plumpy’Nut, and Tom Brown supplements to support vulnerable students.<br />
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Professor Abbas emphasized that the KNCDC’s core mandate is disease prevention and said the agency acts proactively to avert potential outbreaks across Kano State.<br />
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Speaking at the event, RCCE and surveillance pillar educate the students on various ways to protect themselves from infectious diseases. He also advised them to promptly inform their teachers whenever they fall ill.<br />
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On his part, the Head of the School, Malam Ahmad Abubakar of Tahfizul Qur’an Madarasatul Umar Farouk, thanked KNCDC and the Zayt Foundation for enlightening the students on disease prevention.<br />
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He appreciated the items donated and assured that the school will continue to support efforts aimed at safeguarding the health of its pupils.<br />
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Malam Ahmad Abubakar added that the school has a long-standing history, having been in existence for more than 50 years.</p>
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