A smart teacher named Professor Jesse Uneke wants to help people in Kano stay healthy. He says the state has a big problem with malaria. Out of every 100 people in Nigeria who get malaria, 10 of them are from Kano. That’s a lot!
Professor Uneke works at a health school and leads a group that studies sickness. He had a big meeting to talk about how to stop malaria in a way that works best for Kano.
Why Is Malaria Still a Problem in Kano?
Even though the government has spent money to stop malaria, many people still get sick. The professor and other health workers said these are some of the problems:
- Many pregnant women don’t go to the doctor often.
- Some hospitals don’t treat malaria the right way.
- Many private clinics don’t share how many people they treat for malaria.
Professor Uneke said, “The people who work in the hospitals know the most. We should listen to them.”
What Happened at the Meeting?
More than 60 people came to the meeting in Kano. They talked about the best ways to stop malaria in their state.
Some groups that helped plan the meeting were:
- African Institute for Health Policy and Health Systems
- Solina Centre for International Development
- Malaria Consortium
- Clinton Health Access Initiative
- The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Another smart doctor, Dr. Onyedikachi Chukwu, also spoke. He said some hospitals don’t follow the rules and that private clinics need to help more too.
The people at the meeting worked in groups. They shared ideas on how to stop malaria in ways that don’t cost too much and can work in other places too.
What Did Other People Say?
Many groups promised to keep helping Kano. People from Solina, Malaria Consortium, and the Kano Hospital Board said they would help.
Others who came to the meeting included:
- Bayero University
- Primary Health Care Agency
- Teachers and community leaders
They all want to help stop malaria in Kano.
Why This Meeting Was Important
This meeting helped smart people work together. They listened, shared ideas, and planned how to stop malaria. They want to use what they learned in Kano to help other places in Nigeria too.
Conclusion
Everyone is working hard to stop malaria. Doctors, teachers, and leaders are joining hands. With everyone working together, they believe they can make big changes. Professor Uneke says, “When we work as a team, we can beat malaria.”
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