Kano Center for Disease Control and Prevention

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

🚨 SANARWA GA AL'UMMA: Idan an kamu da CUTAR MASHAKO (Difteriya) a gidanku? 🚨

Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) na ba da shawara kan matakan da ya kamata a bi domin kare lafiyar iyalinku da dakile yaduwar cutar.

Ga abubuwan da ya kamata ku yi:

1️⃣ KILLACE MARA LAFIYA: A killace mara lafiya a daki mai iska mai kyau, sannan a rage yawan kusanci da shi/ita.
2️⃣ SAKA TAKUNKUMIN FUSKA: A rika amfani da takunkumin fuska yadda ya kamata, sannan a bi shawarar ma'aikatan lafiya.
3️⃣ NEMI KULAWAR LIKITA DA WURI: A kai mara lafiya zuwa asibiti nan take ba tare da jinkiri ba.
4️⃣ BI UMARNIN MA'AIKATAN LAFIYA: A yi aiki tare da ma'aikatan lafiya kan hanyoyin magani da kariya.
5️⃣ LURA DA MASU MU'AMALA DA MARA LAFIYA: A sanar da ma'aikatan lafiya game da duk wanda ya yi cudanya da mara lafiyar, sannan a lura da alamomin cutar.
6️⃣ TABBATAR DA ALLURAR RIGAKAFI: A tabbatar da cewa yara sun sami allurar rigakafin cutar Mashako.

🛡️ KARE IYALINKA, KA TAIMAKA WAJEN DAKILE YADUWAR CUTAR DIFTERIYA (MASHAKO).

📞 DON NEMAN TAIMAKO KO KARIN BAYANI:
Lambar Waya: +234-707-797-4507
Email: [email protected]

Sako daga: Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)

👉 Don Allah a tura wannan sako ga wasu domin kare lafiyar al'umma.

15/10/2026

🚨 PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE: Someone at home has Diphtheria? Here is what you should do. 🚨

If you suspect or confirm a case of Diphtheria in your household, acting fast is crucial to save lives and protect your family. Follow these 6 steps from the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC):

1️⃣ SEPARATE THE SICK: Keep the infected person in a separate, well-ventilated room. Limit close contact with them.
2️⃣ WEAR A MASK: Use a well-fitting medical mask and strictly follow health workers' advice.
3️⃣ SEEK CARE EARLY: Take the affected person to a health facility immediately. Do not delay.
4️⃣ FOLLOW MEDICAL ADVICE: Cooperate fully with health workers regarding treatment and prevention.
5️⃣ PROTECT CLOSE CONTACTS: Inform health workers about all household members and watch closely for symptoms.
6️⃣ CHECK VACCINATION: Ensure all children receive their recommended diphtheria vaccines.

🛡️ Protect your family and prevent the spread of Diphtheria.

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📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Hotline: +234-707-797-4507

Issued by: Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)

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05/10/2026

Diphtheria Vaccination Drive.

Students of Rollybest Academy, No. 19 Sani Giwa Street, Sabon Gari, were at the diphtheria at the Diphtheria Treatment Centre (DTC) for vaccination. They were directed to Immunization Unit of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH). The Director-General (DG) of KNCDC was in attendance and actively mobilized the students to receive the vaccine by engaging school authorities and sensitizing the students on the safety and importance of vaccination.

Vaccination is vital to school health, as it protects students and staff, prevents outbreaks, reduces transmission, and strengthens community immunity. KNCDC continues to prevent and suppress diphtheria outbreaks through surveillance, immunization, case management, contact tracing, and public risk communication.

Call to Action

The DG, KNCDC, urges all other eligible schools across Kano State to bring their students to the DTC Immunization Unit, IDH, for diphtheria vaccination. The vaccine is safe, free, and essential for protecting students, staff, and the wider community. School authorities should act now do not wait for an outbreak.

Protect your school. Vaccinate your students today.

Rukayya Jafar Suleiman
State Lead, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)

02/10/2026

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUÉ: KANO STATE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK RESPONSE REVIEW
Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), KNCDC Complex | 2nd October, 2026

Today, the Kano State Government convened a high-level strategic debrief and performance review of the Diphtheria Outbreak Response (OBR) at the PHEOC, KNCDC Complex.

The meeting was chaired at the highest political and technical level, with the distinguished presence of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; the Director-General, KNCDC; the National Rapid Response Team (NRRT); NPHCDA; SPHCMB; AKTH; and our critical development partners - WHO, UNICEF, GGHN, CGPP, and other pillars of the Incident Management System.

The brief provided a comprehensive epidemiological and operational appraisal of the response architecture. While significant gains were recorded in case management, surveillance, and community engagement, the forum subjected systemic bottlenecks to rigorous interrogation.

The following priority needs were highlighted

1. Strengthening of the Governance and Coordination Architecture for a unified, accountable response;
2. Full Funding and Operationalization of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) as a binding instrument;
3. Institutionalization of Timely, Data-Driven Reporting and real-time information sharing;
4. Immediate Commodity Replenishment and Supply Chain Resilience for DAT, antibiotics and vaccines;
5. Optimization of Laboratory Systems - from sample collection, transportation and management to result turnaround;
6. Unified, Evidence-Based Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) under one strategic voice;
7. A Synchronized and Coordinated Vaccination Strategy to close immunity gaps across at-risk LGAs.

The KNCDC reiterates that the protection of the lives of our citizens remains non-negotiable. We commend our frontline health workers and partners for their sacrifice and reaffirm our resolve to decisively interrupt transmission.

Signed:
Rukayya Jafar Suleiman
State Lead, Risk Communication & Community Engagement (RCCE)
Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)

01/10/2026

Happy 66th Independence Anniversary, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

On this momentous occasion of our 66th Independence Day, the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) proudly joins the nation in celebrating 66 years of freedom, resilience, and unity.

We extend our warmest congratulations to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf; the Hon. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf; and indeed, all Nigerians.

As we celebrate our great nation, we must also remember that a healthy nation is a prosperous nation. The KNCDC reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health, and we urge all citizens to embrace preventive measures:

- Practice good personal hygiene and frequent handwashing.
- Keep your environment clean to prevent the breeding of disease vectors.
- Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date for you and your family.
- Report unusual symptoms early to the nearest health facility for prompt action.

Prevention is our collective responsibility. Together, let us build a healthier, safer Nigeria for generations to come.

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria! 🦅

Prof. Muhammad Abbas, Director General, KNCDC, and all Staff.



Rukayya Jafar Suleiman
State RCCE
KNCDC

For DG

02/07/2026

NCDC DG VISITS KANO TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SECURITY AND OUTBREAK PREPAREDNESS

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has paid a strategic working visit to Kano State aimed at strengthening health security, improving outbreak preparedness, and enhancing disease surveillance and response.

The visit commenced at the Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), Kwanar Dawaki, where Dr. Idris inspected the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. He commended the quality of the infrastructure and the institution's technical capacity, describing it as a valuable asset to Nigeria's public health system.

The NCDC delegation later paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, where discussions focused on the state's preparedness for potential outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease and other epidemic-prone diseases.

A key highlight of the meeting was the ongoing response to the diphtheria outbreak in Kano State. The Commissioner formally requested additional vaccines to ensure statewide coverage. In response, Dr. Idris assured the state government that he would engage the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to facilitate the vaccine request. He also pledged to review the NCDC component of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen support for Kano's public health interventions.

The Director-General further urged the Kano State Government to provide counterpart funding as part of its commitment to strengthening Ebola preparedness and response.

The visit concluded at the headquarters of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KNCDC), Nigeria's first and only state-owned Centre for Disease Control. There, Dr. Idris commended the centre's infrastructure and acknowledged its vital role in disease surveillance, prevention, and outbreak response.

Receiving the delegation, the Director-General of KNCDC, Professor Muham

29/06/2026

KNCDC Commences Two-Day Training Workshop on Ebola Preparedness and Response

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), with support from Core Group, has commenced a two-day non-residential training workshop on Ebola preparedness and response at R&K Hotel, Magaji Rumfa, Kano.

The workshop brings together relevant stakeholders and frontline health personnel to strengthen the state's preparedness, surveillance, prevention, and emergency response capacity against potential Ebola outbreaks. Participants are being equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required for early detection, prompt reporting, infection prevention and control, case management, risk communication, and coordinated response.

The initiative underscores KNCDC's commitment to safeguarding public health by building a resilient health system capable of preventing and effectively responding to emerging infectious diseases through strategic partnerships and continuous capacity development.

Signed
RCCE Unit, KNCDC

25/06/2026

SANARWA TA MUSAMMAN!

29/05/2026

KNCDC exists to serve you. Our mandate is clear: to prevent, detect, and respond to epidemic-prone diseases across all 44 local government