Kano Strengthens Disease Surveillance After Bio-Risk Training for Health Workers
Hussaini Ibrahim 
KANO, Nigeria- Kano State intensifies public health preparedness following a specialised training on bio-risk management and zoonotic disease surveillance.
The two-day workshop, organised by the Ministry for Livestock Development and the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, targets high-risk local government areas.
Director-General of the centre, Prof. Mohammad Abbas, says the initiative enhances frontline response to disease outbreaks.
The training brings together surveillance officers from seven high-burden councils, including Doguwa, Kura and Kumbotso.
Officials say the programme focuses on improving sample collection, infection control and data reporting systems.
Participants undergo technical sessions and practical demonstrations on safe handling of zoonotic disease samples.
A health official says the training significantly improves operational capacity.
“Timely and accurate reporting remains critical to preventing outbreaks,” the official says.
The workshop also highlights challenges such as limited access to remote areas and delays in sample transportation.
Organisers say the initiative strengthens collaboration across human, animal and environmental health sectors under the One Health approach.
Authorities reaffirm commitment to continuous training, improved logistics and stronger community engagement to prevent future outbreaks.
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