15/07/23
PRESS RELEASE
VICTORIOUS TD
Katsina State has initiated a partnership with the Wellcome Sanger Institute at the prestigious School in Cambridge, United Kingdom to revolutionize health Care Delivery In the State
Governor Dikko Radda, who made this known, said the collaboration aims at establishing a centre of excellence in Katsina, to become the first of its kind in the Northern part of Nigeria, dedicated to combating infectious diseases.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Muhammed, this is a result of Radda’s recent visit to the Wellcome Sanger Institute, where he demonstrated his commitment to improving healthcare and fostering international collaborations.
According to the statement, the Wellcome Sanger Institute was founded, to sequence the human genome, and today it is a Biomedical Research Centre, recognised globally for undertaking large-scale science, that forms the foundations of knowledge in biology and medicine.
By harnessing this knowledge, Governor Radda aims to establish a state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Katsina, where the groundbreaking initiative will serve as a hub for cutting-edge research, advanced diagnostics, and innovative treatment strategies.
“The proposed centre of excellence will address the pressing healthcare challenges faced by the northern region of Nigeria, specifically focusing on infectious diseases.
Through strategic partnerships, the centre will leverage the expertise of international and local researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, to develop sustainable solutions, and strengthen the healthcare ecosystem in Katsina State”, Radda said.
The Governor expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that the collaboration with the institute, marks a significant milestone, in his effort to transform healthcare in Katsina State.
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