Kano State has been revealed to account for 30% of Nigeria’s total tuberculosis (TB) cases, making it the state with the highest per capita TB cases globally.
This alarming statistic was disclosed by Professor Hamisu Salihu, Director-General of the Kano Independent Research Center Trust (KIRCT), during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) in Kano.
According to Professor Salihu, the state’s TB burden necessitated the establishment of a full-fledged TB laboratory at KIRCT, which will aid in advancing clinical research in the northern part of the country.
“Kano State deserves a full laboratory given the burden of tuberculosis,” he emphasized.
The DG also highlighted other innovative solutions developed by KIRCT, including a Hausa chatbot that facilitates communication between patients and doctors, creating electronic medical records.
He further stated that the center offers mammogram testing for breast cancer patients, a service previously unavailable in the region.
“The MoU with PVAC aims to enhance clinical trials and capacity building at KIRCT, with plans to establish the center as a regional hub for clinical research,” Prof. Salihu added.
PVAC National Coordinator, Abdu Mukhtar, also expressed optimism about the partnership, citing the potential for impactful research and collaboration.
Kano records highest per capita TB cases globally – DG kIRCT
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