Gov Yusuf moves to regulate traditional medicine in Kano

Governor Yusuf

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been lauded by Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association of Nigeria for his proactive efforts in engaging and educating over 5,000 of its members to support the state’s healthcare initiatives.

The state government has screened and selected over 5, 000 vendors who are certified to praction traditional medicine in Kano from 28 local government areas in the state.

In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.

The national chairman of the Association Maikudi highlighted the strong relationship between the association and the state, attributing it to Governor Yusuf’s support and dedication.

The association’s National President expressed his appreciation during the inauguration of the Kano State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, held at the Kano State Government House.

He praised the Governor for revitalizing the healthcare sector and for paying special attention to the traditional medicine community.

He expressed gratitude for the resources provided by the government, which have enabled traditional medicine practitioners to work more effectively.

Alhaji Maikudi also urged the Governor to establish a Traditional Medicine Board to further integrate traditional practices into the state’s healthcare system.

In his remarks, Governor Yusuf, commended the contributions of traditional medicine practitioners to the state’s health sector.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare service delivery and stressed the importance of collaboration between traditional and modern medical practices.

The Governor announced plans to support traditional medicine vendors through training programmes and partnerships with healthcare institutions, and the creation of a regulatory board.

These initiatives aim to modernize traditional practices, enhance their safety and effectiveness, and integrate them more closely with the state’s healthcare system.

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