The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, officially assented to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Law, which mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples.

As per the new law, no wedding will be permitted in Kano without the presentation of a health screening certificate for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related illnesses.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the law was deemed necessary to reduce the likelihood of children being born with underlying health issues such as sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis.

This initiative aligns with the Kano state governor’s commitment to enhancing and providing a conducive environment for the healthcare sector, aiming to make Kano free from or significantly reduce health challenges.

The law necessitates mandatory testing for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, genotype, and other relevant examinations before marriage.

It also prohibits any discrimination or stigmatization against individuals living with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell anemia , hepatitis, and related conditions.

During the signing ceremony, Governor Abba
Kabir Yusuf emphasized that the purpose of implementing the law is to uphold the sanctity of marriages in Kano State and ensure the birth of healthy offspring, free from any preventable illnesses.

Upon approval by the state house of assembly and endorsement by the Kano state governor, the law was signed on the 6th of May 2024 and will come into effect on May 13, 2024.

It is mandated by the law that any individual intending to marry must undergo testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, genotype, and any other relevant tests before marriage.

Furthermore, the law prohibits the formalization of any marriage contract for individuals planning to marry without presenting a test certificate from a government-approved health facility.

Moreover, the law specifies that any individual found in violation of its provisions commits an offense and, upon conviction, may face a fine of up to five hundred thousand Naira, for a minimum of five years, or both.

The management of Best Choice Hospital has announced the relocation of the facility from Sabuwar Gandu to Tal’udu Round About near Sheikh Bashir El-Rayyah College, Kano city.

The chairman of the Hospital Auwal Muhammad Lawal announced this on Saturday in a statement issued to journalists in Kano.

He however noted that Best Choice does not have any branch and has nothing to do with the previous location.

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Lawal assured the general public of quality health care service in the new Best Choice Hospital similar to what they have been rendering at the previous location.

As part of his efforts for Kano to retain it’s position as center of commerce, the state commissioner of commerce and Industry Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya has received a delegation of Chinese investors in his office on Friday.

The delegation under the leadership of Mr Diao Shengyun comprised investors in the areas of Rice Mill, Fertilizer and Machineries who indicated interest to invest in Kano due to perceived favourable business environment under the current administration.

Speaking during the visit, Mr Shengyun told the commissioner that, the team comprised head of companies and businesses who indicated interest and desire to invest in the three critical areas for the benefit of both side.

He also told the commissioner that, the multi-billion naira investment include establishing the largest rice mill in Kano to complement government effort in providing food security and job opportunities.

Responding, the commissioner of commerce and Industry Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya assured the delegation of government readiness to provide business friendly environment for local and international investors.

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He said, the state government under Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is giving the needed priority to safeguard investors interest through meaningful policies.

”I want to inform you that, Kano is peacefully as you can see, and is the right place for your investment. We will provide all that is needed for the success of your business” The commissioner added.

Adamu Kibiya also assured the delegation that, Kano is blessed with so many opportunities that investors can dive into for maximum benefit