Director-General of KNCDC, Prof. Muhammad Abbas speaking during the visit.
Kano State Government, through the Kano State Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KNCDC), has carried out a public health awareness campaign and free medication distribution in Durmawa community, Bebeji Local Government Area, following reports of suspected whooping cough cases.
The outreach exercise took place on Thursday in the Durmawa area of Tiga as part of the state’s response to early warning signals of a possible infectious disease outbreak.
According to a statement issued by the Director-General of KNCDC, Prof. Muhammad Abbas, the intervention was aimed at preventing the spread of the disease and ensuring early treatment for affected residents.
Speaking during the visit, Abbas said the agency was acting on reports of suspected cases of an infectious disease believed to be whooping cough, particularly among children.
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He urged parents and caregivers to seek prompt medical attention whenever symptoms of illness are noticed in children, stressing that early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing complications and wider transmission.
Abbas also advised residents to ensure proper use of the free medication distributed during the exercise in order to achieve effective health outcomes.
He further reassured the public of the agency’s readiness to respond to disease threats across the state, noting that KNCDC remains on alert to contain any potential outbreak.
The intervention forms part of Kano State’s broader efforts to strengthen disease surveillance, community engagement, and outbreak preparedness, especially in rural communities.
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