At work, we celebrated the World Sepsis Day usually marked yearly on September 14.
We had a seminar and there were various speakers including Dr. Saidu representing Kano State Commissioner for health, Dr Aminu Dau of the State Ministry of health, Dr Nashabaru of Pulmonology and infectious diseases, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Dr Binta CMO of MMSH.
Dr Binta said in a study done in Murtala Muhammed specialist hospital Kano among under fives,60% of sepsis were confimed to be caused by salmonella.
We had a seminar and there were various speakers including Dr. Saidu representing Kano State Commissioner for health, Dr Aminu Dau of the State Ministry of health, Dr Nashabaru of Pulmonology and infectious diseases, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano, Dr Binta CMO of MMSH.
Dr Binta said in a study done in Murtala Muhammed specialist hospital Kano among under fives,60% of sepsis were confimed to be caused by salmonella.
The Honourable Commissioner's speech was delivered by his representative:
Sepsis kills 50% of victims. Worldwide,50 persons die of sepsis hourly.
The theme: 'Sepsis,Prevent it,Spot it and Beat it' is appropriate.
Challenges we face are inappropriate or inadequate action,inadequate facilities, etc. Control requires a multidisciplinary approach by the general public and health workers.
Hand washing,Use of gloves,sterilisation,use of appropriate antibiotics,guidelines, surveillance and action cannot be overemphasised.
I would like to thank the Kano State Chapter of Surviving Sepsis campaign.
Our Support to fight sepsis will lead to prevention and improve response to sepsis.
In light of this the Kano State Government has donated:
*Cleansing materials to all Kano state hospitals
*Restructured sewage system in Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospitals which is the biggest,busiest hospital in the West Africa.
*Completion of Giginyu and Zoo Road hospital
*Empowerment of existing health institutions
*Ensure every Local Government has a secondary health facility
*Renovation of equipments in existing hospitals
*Empowerment of existing health institutions
*Improve and sustain free maternal and child health in the state.
I call on all health workers in the state to be vigilant. Special commendation to Matron Halima Aminu Kabasa of ICU AKTH for her immense efforts at combating sepsis and on her award.
Our government will continue to fund projects to impact the lives of people in Kano State.
All hands must be on deck to prevent ,identify and promptly treat sepsis.
Sepsis kills 50% of victims. Worldwide,50 persons die of sepsis hourly.
The theme: 'Sepsis,Prevent it,Spot it and Beat it' is appropriate.
Challenges we face are inappropriate or inadequate action,inadequate facilities, etc. Control requires a multidisciplinary approach by the general public and health workers.
Hand washing,Use of gloves,sterilisation,use of appropriate antibiotics,guidelines, surveillance and action cannot be overemphasised.
I would like to thank the Kano State Chapter of Surviving Sepsis campaign.
Our Support to fight sepsis will lead to prevention and improve response to sepsis.
In light of this the Kano State Government has donated:
*Cleansing materials to all Kano state hospitals
*Restructured sewage system in Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospitals which is the biggest,busiest hospital in the West Africa.
*Completion of Giginyu and Zoo Road hospital
*Empowerment of existing health institutions
*Ensure every Local Government has a secondary health facility
*Renovation of equipments in existing hospitals
*Empowerment of existing health institutions
*Improve and sustain free maternal and child health in the state.
I call on all health workers in the state to be vigilant. Special commendation to Matron Halima Aminu Kabasa of ICU AKTH for her immense efforts at combating sepsis and on her award.
Our government will continue to fund projects to impact the lives of people in Kano State.
All hands must be on deck to prevent ,identify and promptly treat sepsis.
Dr Dileem says 'stop sepsis'. I am also calling on Donor agencies who are into sepsis control to please come to our aid.
Dr Dileem
The Likita Bokanturai
Kano Nigeria
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