Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Government of Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre for providing free urological surgeries to 52 patients in the state.
The surgeries were performed at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) during a six-day medical outreach conducted by a team of specialist doctors from Saudi Arabia.
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Speaking at the closing ceremony of the exercise on Friday, Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation to the Saudi Government and the medical team for supporting vulnerable residents who could not afford specialised surgical treatment.
The Governor said the intervention marked the fourth time the Saudi medical team had conducted a surgical outreach in Kano.
He recalled that more than 2,300 free eye surgeries were performed in the state during a similar intervention in 2023.
The team leader and renowned urologist, Dr. Ali Ibn Mahfouz, said the medical team comprised highly experienced specialists who successfully carried out the required procedures.
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According to him, all the surgeries were completed without any complications.
Governor Yusuf also recalled the case of conjoined twins from Kano who were taken to Saudi Arabia in 2023 for specialised surgery and spent two years receiving medical care before returning to the state.
He said the Kano State Government would continue to strengthen its healthcare partnership with Saudi Arabia, disclosing that arrangements were underway for the commencement of open-heart surgeries in Kano.
The Governor commended the management and staff of AKTH for their commitment to healthcare delivery and assured the hospital of continued support from the state government.
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He also appreciated the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria and the Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Sheikh Khalil Ahmad, for their contributions to strengthening relations between Kano State and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Governor Yusuf said his administration remained committed to improving healthcare infrastructure, recruiting medical personnel and expanding access to specialised medical and surgical services.