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Kano State Govt. Acquires Spinal Cord Scanning Machine

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The Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. Umar Abdulahi Ganduje has acquired and installed a spinal cord scanning machines, which is also known as MIR Machine at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital for scanning and assessment of the spinal cord injury.
Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje who made the disclosure, during the International Spinal Cord Injury Day Celebration organized by the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria, Kano Chapter.
Ganduje at the event promised to improve the lives of people with disabilities in the State.
Governor Ganduje who was ably represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna noted that for his administration to live to its statutory responsibilities, a new modern MIR Machine had been provided for the assessment of spinal cord injury at Muhammad Buhari Specialist Hospital,
He said ” this administration has equally provided furniture and accessories worth over a million naira to furnish and equip your Secretariat.
Ganduje also in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, to his Deputy, Hassan Musa Fagge, stated that Kano State Government has promised to come out with more measures aimed at improving the lives of people with disability in the State.
Dr. Ganduje according to the statement noted that the survival of people with disabilities especially victims of spinal cord injuries in this era of COVID 19, is very challenging and there is a dire need for them to be supported at all times.
Ganduje however pleaded for proper utilization of the newly acquired machine and also promised to always do more to alleviate the suffering of the masses in the State. He said  “it is hoped that these items will be properly utilized to enhance your operations and I want to assure you that this administration will continue to do more to alleviate the suffering of your members through various palliative measures “