By BANNERNEWS Reporter
Kano State is projected to welcome at least 700,000 new babies in 2026, according to the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda.
Dr. Nagoda attributed the high expected birth rate to the state’s 3.5 percent population growth, warning that the surge could overwhelm already stretched health facilities and personnel.
“The rapid population growth presents a daunting health challenge for Kano, given the limited number of medical professionals,” he said.
He revealed that the state currently faces a deficit of about 4,000 professional health workers, a gap that threatens the quality and reach of healthcare services.
To address this, Dr. Nagoda called on training institutions to focus more on practical skills, ensuring that graduates can meet the healthcare needs of communities effectively.
He also announced plans for the state government to recruit additional health workers and deploy them to underserved local government areas, including Doguwa, Rogo, and Sumaila.
Dr. Nagoda advocated for a community-based staffing approach, where localities train health workers to serve their own populations, particularly in maternal and child health.
He stressed that such strategies are essential to bridging the personnel gap and improving access to quality healthcare across the state.
With these measures, Kano aims to strengthen its health system and better prepare for the anticipated surge in births in 2026.
700,000 New Babies Expected in Kano in 2026 – Nagoda
