The Tarauni Local Government has distributed over 66 cartons of therapeutic food to support children suffering from malnutrition.
The distribution exercise took place at Dantsinke Hospital and Isiyaka Rabiu Children Hospital along Zoo Road, Kano.
The Nutrition Officer of Tarauni LG, Hajiya Nafisa Sale Arab who led the exercise, said the 66 cartons were shared equally, with each of the two hospitals receiving 33 cartons of the therapeutic food. She explained that the intervention is aimed at ensuring affected children get the right nutrition to recover and improve their health.
Hajiya Nafisa revealed that each child receiving treatment will be given 14 units of the food every week.
The weekly arrangement is designed to provide continuous nutritional support for the children physical development.
She added that the food distributed is expected to cover the period from October to December 2026.
The Nutrition Officer commended the Kano State Government, the Ministry of Health, and the Primary Health Care Management Board for their support. She also appreciated international partners, including WHO and UNICEF, for their cooperation in making the exercise a success.
