By Auwalu Musa Yola
A total of 189,600 insecticide-treated mosquito nets are set to be distributed free of charge to households across Gwarzo Local Government Area, as part of efforts to fight malaria.
The Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, to Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, made this announcement during the official launch of the program at ‘Yar Kasuwa Clinic in Alkalawa Quarters, Gwarzo town.
Representing the Chairman at the event, the Head of Primary Healthcare, Alhaji Sulaiman Abdulqadir Karaye, urged mothers to avoid washing the mosquito nets and to ensure they sleep under them every night for protection against malaria. He also warned against selling the nets.
Alhaji Sulaiman expressed appreciation to the LGA Chairman, the District Head of Gwarzo, the Kano State Government, healthcare workers, traditional leaders, and community members for their collective support in combating malaria in the area .
Sulaiman Abdulqadir Karaye also presented a certificate of appreciation to the District Head, Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta of Kano, Alhaji Bello Abubakar Gwarzo, for his consistent support toward health-related Government initiatives.
Also speaking at the event,Alhaji Abubakar Musa Karaye, the Health Educator Officer, advised recipients to hang the mosquito nets in a shaded area for a few hours before use, due to the strength of the chemicals used in treatment.
In his remarks, Alhaji Bello Abubakar Gwarzo, represented by Malam Kabiru Muhammad, thanked the Kano State Government under the leadership of Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf and his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, along with the LGA Chairman and international partners, for their support in the fight against malaria.
He also encouraged beneficiaries to make proper use of the mosquito nets, especially by sleeping under them every night to avoid exposure to deadly diseases.
Some of the women who received the nets, including Malama Bilkisu Usman and Saifu Muhammad, expressed their gratitude to the Governor of Kano State, the Chairman of Gwarzo LGA, and all supporting partners for this valuable assistance.
