The Kano State Government has taken a major step toward improving public health by training frontline health workers in bio-risk management and disease surveillance.

The two-day workshop, organised by the Ministry for Livestock Development in collaboration with the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, focused on equipping Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers with the skills needed to handle and monitor zoonotic diseases effectively.

According to the Director General of KNCDC, Mohammad Adamu Abbas, the training aimed to strengthen the capacity of health workers in safe sample collection, proper handling of infectious materials, and accurate disease reporting.

The programme brought together participants from seven high-risk local government areas, including Doguwa, Tofa, Takai, Kura, Dawakin Tofa, Kumbotso, and Bunkure, areas identified as hotspots for zoonotic diseases in the state.

“This training has significantly improved the technical capacity of our surveillance officers,” Abbas stated, emphasizing the importance of early detection and timely reporting in preventing disease outbreaks.

The initiative also highlighted the One Health approach, which encourages collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors to better manage public health risks.

State authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing training, improved logistics, and stronger community engagement to ensure effective prevention and response to diseases.

With growing global concerns around infectious diseases, this move positions Kano as proactive in strengthening its healthcare system and protecting residents from potential outbreaks.