The Kano State Government has employed 2,037 additional health workers to address staffing shortages in public hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the state.
Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting appointment letters to the newly recruited personnel.
The governor said the recruitment covers various categories of health professionals, including 250 medical doctors, 40 pharmacists, 250 nurses, 250 midwives, 150 Community Health Officers, 50 Junior Community Health Extension Workers and 50 medical laboratory scientists.
Yusuf explained that the recruitment was necessary because of persistent manpower gaps in the state’s health sector, partly caused by the migration of medical professionals seeking opportunities elsewhere.
He said, “The recruitment became necessary due to the shortage of healthcare workers in the state, which has been worsened by the migration of doctors, nurses and other professionals to other locations in search of better opportunities.”
The governor urged the newly employed workers to treat patients with dignity and professionalism, regardless of their social status, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation.
Yusuf also warned against demanding payment before providing medical consultations or emergency treatment in public health facilities.
He said, “No patient should be denied timely medical attention or subjected to unnecessary hardship because of inability to pay before receiving care.”
The governor charged the new employees to demonstrate compassion, discipline and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
He described their appointments as a responsibility to the people of Kano State and urged them to contribute to improving healthcare delivery.
Yusuf assured that the state government would continue to recruit health personnel as necessary to address identified workforce gaps and strengthen the healthcare system.
