The Kano State Government has approved ₦99 million for the first phase of its anti-rabies control programme, targeting vaccination of at least 10,000 dogs.
The Kano State Government has approved ₦99 million for the first phase of its anti-rabies control programme, targeting vaccination of at least 10,000 dogs.
The initiative, aimed at strengthening public health protection and livestock development, was announced in a statement on Saturday by the Director of Public Enlightenment in the Ministry of Livestock Development, Halima Gadanya.
The approval was granted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of the administration’s efforts to prevent the spread of rabies and other zoonotic diseases.
“The approval of N99 million was granted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of the administration’s commitment to protecting residents from preventable but deadly diseases,” the statement said.
The programme will be coordinated by the state’s Kano State Ministry of Livestock Development under the supervision of Commissioner Aliyu Isah Aliyu.
Rabies is a viral disease transmitted mainly through dog bites and can affect both animals and humans. Health experts warn that once clinical symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal, making mass vaccination the most effective prevention method.
Aliyu described the programme as a key public health intervention and said the ministry would collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
As part of the control strategy, the ministry plans to conduct a statewide dog census to generate reliable data for planning, monitoring and long-term rabies control.
The commissioner called on residents to present their dogs for vaccination and support measures aimed at curbing the spread of the disease.
The state government said the programme reflects its commitment to public health protection, livestock sector growth and improved safety of residents across Kano State.
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