December 23, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the Abba Care Initiative, enrolling over 300,000 individuals in a free health insurance scheme.
According to his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Initiative aims to enhance healthcare access for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Dawakin Tofa listed the beneficiaries to include pregnant women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, inmates in correctional facilities and individuals living with sickle cell anaemia.
He said the initiative is fully funded and managed by the Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency (KCHMA).
He said the programme was designed to ensure that marginalised groups could access quality healthcare services at no cost in designated facilities across the state.
According to Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the programme as a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for inclusive governance, reaffirming his commitment to the health and welfare of Kano’s underprivileged citizens.
“This bold initiative marks a significant step toward achieving universal healthcare coverage and improving the quality of life for the people of Kano State”, the governor’s spokesperson added.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
