Kano State to Establish Centre for Disease Control

• Kano State House of Assembly approved the Kano State Centre for Disease Control Bill 2023, strengthening public health infrastructure in the state
• The bill establishes a dedicated disease control centre to enhance public health surveillance and emergency response management

The Kano State House of Assembly has approved the Kano State Centre for Disease Control Bill 2023, marking a significant advancement in strengthening the public health infrastructure in the state.

The bill was passed following its third reading and thorough deliberations. It paves the way for establishing a dedicated disease control centre in Kano, which will play a critical role in public health surveillance, emergency response management, and protecting healthcare workers during health crises.

In addition to this landmark legislation, the Assembly reviewed other bills, including the Kano State Signage and Advertisement Establishment Bill 2025, the Kano State Physical Planning and Development Control Bill 2025, and the Kano State Water Users Association Bill 2025, all of which progressed through their first readings.