Kano state gov’t expects 700,000 new born babies in 2026
The Kano State Government has projected that between 600,000 and 700,000 babies will be born across the state in 2026, a development that is expected to further stretch the already burdened healthcare system.
The projection was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, during the maiden convocation ceremony of Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology held in Kano over the weekend.
Dr. Nagoda explained that the estimate, derived from the state’s 2006 population growth rate of 3.5 per cent, underscores the growing pressure on health facilities and personnel in Kano.
He warned that the rapid population increase presents a significant challenge, as existing infrastructure and manpower are currently overstretched.
According to him, the state is grappling with a shortage of about 4,000 professional health workers, a gap that could worsen if urgent measures are not taken.
He emphasised the importance of health training institutions focusing on practical, hands-on education to ensure that graduates are well prepared to respond effectively to the healthcare needs of communities.
Dr. Nagoda further revealed that the Kano State Government is planning to recruit additional health workers and deploy them to underserved local government areas, including Doguwa, Rogo and Sumaila, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
