She emphasised the crucial role of the media in ensuring that caregivers and communities were properly informed.
The commissioner said preliminary data showed that the prevalence rate of hepatitis B in the state stands at over six per cent, aligning with national trends.
Agencies estimate that they will need $1.69 billion, of which they have only received $368 million, to address the many intersecting humanitarian needs in the country.
WHO, in a statement, said the report was according to new estimates released on Wednesday.
He also implored the residents to avoid self meditations.
The commissioner explained that the screening would be conducted at various tertiary institutions, marketplaces and healthcare facilities in the state.
Mr Damina said the Governor Abdullahi Sule-led administration would continue to proactively tackle health challenges confronting the public.
He said that the outreach would be replicated in all local government areas of the state.
No wedding would be permitted in Kano without a health screening certificate for genotype, hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related conditions.
The leader further said that the bill was passed because the state had been battling with different health issues, including HIV
