Kano State is bracing for a population surge, with between 600,000 and 700,000 new babies expected in 2026, the state government has revealed.
The projection, based on a 3.5% annual population growth rate from 2006, highlights the mounting pressure on the state’s already stretched health system.
Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, made the disclosure over the weekend during the maiden convocation of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology, a private health institution in the state.
Dr. Nagoda warned that Kano’s health infrastructure and workforce are struggling to keep pace with rapid population growth, noting a shortfall of around 4,000 professional health workers.
He urged health training institutions to focus on practical skills, ensuring that graduates can effectively meet community needs.
Highlighting government plans to address the gap, Dr. Nagoda said more health workers will soon be recruited, with deployment prioritized for underserved areas including Doguwa, Rogo, and Sumaila LGAs.
