Kano Govt Announces Number of New Born Babies It's Expecting in 2026
- Kano state government projected between 600,000 and 700,000 babies would be born in 2026, citing a 3.5 per cent population growth rate from the 2006 census figures
- Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda warned that the rapid rise in population could overstretch the state’s already limited health workforce and medical facilities, highlighting a deficit of about 4,000 professional health workers
- The government announced plans to recruit additional health personnel and deploy them to underserved communities such as Doguwa, Rogo and Sumaila
Kano state - The Kano state government has projected that between 600,000 and 700,000 babies will be born in the state in 2026, according to officials.
The estimate is based on a 3.5 per cent population growth rate derived from the 2006 census figures.
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The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Kano state Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, during the maiden convocation of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology, a private health institution in Kano, over the weekend.
Kano: Health challenges loom amid rising population
Nagoda warned that the state faces a significant health challenge as population growth continues to outpace available health personnel, Daily Trust reported.
He noted that the projected birth rate could stretch already limited manpower and facilities.
“Kano currently has a deficit of about 4,000 professional health workers,” Nagoda said.
Institutions urged to focus on practical training
The executive secretary emphasised the need for health institutions to prioritise practical training, ensuring that graduates are equipped to provide essential services in communities.
“Institutions must prepare graduates to deliver the services needed in our communities,” he said, adding that practical skills are critical to meeting the health demands of the population.
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Kano plans to recruit more health workers
Nagoda disclosed that the state government plans to recruit additional health personnel soon, with deployment prioritised for underserved areas such as Doguwa, Rogo and Sumaila Local Government Areas, The Cable reported.
“These new recruits will help bridge the manpower gap and improve healthcare delivery in communities that need it most,” he said.
Kano govt suspends careless doctor
Recall that medical authorities in Kano state have confirmed that the death of Aishatu Umar, a mother of five, resulted from negligence at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, a government-owned facility in the state capital.
The Kano State Hospitals Management Board said preliminary findings showed that surgical scissors were left inside the patient’s body after an operation, leading to severe complications that later proved fatal.
The investigation was ordered by the executive secretary of the board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda and according to Daily Trust, following the conclusion of the investigation, Kano state government has suspended the senior medical professionals responsible for the fatal mishap.
Kano emir express happiness after returning to school
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said he experienced his greatest happiness in the classroom. Emir Sanusi said he is happy either as a teacher or a student in the classroom.
The first-class monarch, who has recently admitted to studying Common and Sharia Law, described learning as a lifelong process. Sanusi stated this on Friday, January 23, 2026, after attending classes at Northwest University, Kano. Recall that Emir Sanusi II greeted his lecturer after class, while the lecturer bowed in return at Northwest University, Kano.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said he decided to study law in fulfillment of a long-held personal ambition. Emir Sanusi noted that pursuing a Law degree later in life is not unusual.
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