Sightsavers has trained 46 health workers on basic sign language to promote inclusion in health facilities in Kaduna.
Mr Chiroma said the operation, which began on Monday, covered Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Makarfi, Kudan, Igabi, Chikun, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Ikara LGAs.
The Kaduna assembly has concluded the 2026 budget defence exercise for local government areas, following a bill seeking approval of N150.12 billion for the LG councils.
Mr Sani said that the excursion was designed to expose pupils to real-life agricultural practices beyond classroom teaching.
Mr Shafii cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in waterways.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society in Kaduna has embarked on a sensitisation campaign to educate students and residents on cholera prevention and control.
“We are also improving on strategies for contact tracing.”
HPV infection, diphtheria, yellow fever and cervical cancer are leading health problems and causes of death in Nigeria, said NOA.
The Kaduna government says it recorded 68 suspected cases and eight deaths from diphtheria.
Three states in the North-West have taken new measures, including relocation of people living in flood plains, to avert flood disasters.
