Mr Abubakar-Wurno stated that children aged one to 15 were most affected.
Mr Baamlong said the state’s adoption of science-based health actions had strengthened primary health care.
The commissioner said 913 persons were diagnosed with the disease in Kano, while 720 were successfully treated.
The commissioner commended the Japanese Government for complementing state interventions.
The commissioner said each of the hospital project was N700 million each, with a six-month execution period.
Mr Ajaka said that every household in the state would receive ITNs as part of the malaria prevention effort.
Ololade Abatan, the state family planning coordinator, stated that 76,008 men and women had adopted family planning in the last three years of TCI intervention.
He also emphasised the importance of environmental management and control in addressing malaria.
Ms El-Imam described the deworming exercise as a critical initiative for the health and well-being of children and communities.
He said the ministry had initiated all necessary steps to de-escalate the situation.
