Kano Woman Delivers Quintuplets At Specialist Hospital
A woman identified as Hafsatu Yusuf has given birth to five babies at Murtala Specialist Hospital in Kano.
Her husband, Malam Salisu Nafiu, confirmed the development. He said the quintuplets, made up of three boys and two girls, were delivered at about 2:00pm on Wednesday.
Nafiu, who works as a tricycle rider, thanked God for a successful delivery. He said both the mother and the babies were in stable condition. He also disclosed that the latest birth marks his wife’s ninth delivery.
He further explained that health workers at the hospital have continued to provide close medical care to the mother and the newborns to ensure their wellbeing.
In a related development, the Kano State Government has pledged to cover the medical expenses of the family.
The Public Relations Officer of the state Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar Kofar Na’isa, said the move forms part of efforts to improve maternal and child healthcare in the state. He noted that the government aims to reduce cases of maternal and infant deaths.
He added that the state remains committed to assisting vulnerable families and improving access to quality healthcare services.