By Muhammad Dayyabu Ali, Public Relations Officer, KNCDC
The Kano State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has successfully concluded a two-day Media Focus Workshop on Emergency Risk Communication, organised by the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) with support from the FCDO–Lafiya Programme.
The workshop, held in Kaduna, reinforced the administration’s commitment to proactive health governance by enhancing the capacity of journalists, broadcasters and digital media practitioners to deliver accurate, ethical and coordinated information during disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, the Governor reaffirmed that responsible media engagement is central to safeguarding lives. He stressed that misinformation and unverified reporting pose serious risks during emergencies, and called for sustained collaboration between the media, the Ministry of Health and KNCDC to ensure timely, credible and people-centred communication.
The initiative was driven by the strategic leadership of the Director General of KNCDC, Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas, whose focus on preparedness, infodemic management and coordinated messaging continues to strengthen Kano State’s emergency response framework across all 44 local government areas.
The workshop concluded with practical sessions on outbreak reporting, misinformation management, social media engagement and the development of Kano State’s Media Emergency Communication Action Plan, further consolidating the state’s readiness to respond effectively to public health threats.
This milestone underscores the Kano State Government’s resolve to build strong institutions, empower strategic partners and protect the health and wellbeing of its citizens through effective public communication.
