Kano Govt To Recruit 250 Nurses, Midwives

Kano – Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the recruitment of 250 nurses and midwives for immediate deployment across the state.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Kabir Getso, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Midwifery in Kano.
The commissioner, who was represented by a Director in the ministry, Dr Nura Idris, said the recruitment is aimed at ensuring effective healthcare services in the state.
According to Getso, the current administration in the state is committed towards improving the health sector.
He assured the people in the state of easy access to healthcare services.
“Huge amount of fund has been expended in upgrading the state of primary healthcare centres and hospitals across the 44 local government areas in Kano state,’’ Getso said.
The commissioner said that the 250 nurses and the midwives when recruited would be posted to all the healthcare centres across the 44 local government areas.
He assured that the applicants had been interviewed and successful candidates would soon be called and issued their letters of appointment.
Getso said that efforts are being geared towards enhancing the standard of service delivery in the state.
“Despite economic challenges, the state government is spending much on health sector,’’ he said.
The commissioner, however, appealed to the general public to always maintain good and healthy environment aimed at curtailing communicable diseases in the society. (NAN)