By Yakubu, Kano
The Director General, Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT), Prof. Hamisu Salihu, said, with the installation of cutting-edge technology in the health sector, the state has positioned itself as the next hub for advanced medical treatment and practices.
He stated this on Tuesday in Kano during a tour of the facility located at Kwanar Dawaki, Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state, equipped with modern and latest machines for researches, analysis, diagnosis as well as other evolving aspects.
According to him, with the latest sequencing machine, Next Gen 2000, the Centre will be able to help breast cancer patients detect the exact type of cancer they have which will help in prescribing the exact treatment required, contributing significantly to the survival of the patient.
“Our Next Gen 2000 Sequencing Machine the first in the North, detects the genotype of every kind of cancer. This knowledge will help further reveal the exact type of cancer and through this, we can align the treatment based on the genotype, an extremely and important breakthrough for survival”.
Salihu, also added that with other machines like MI SEQ 1100+, B2 Solo – DNA, KIRCK Next 2K and pharmacogenomics processes, Kano has shifted from the traditional and outdated ways of handling diseases by going deep into the root cause, differentiating and applying corresponding treatment for every individual.
“We are expecting the next generation of health care providers in Kano, providing optimized and personalized medical care. The traditional way of handling illnesses is changing and with our pharmacogenomics we can treat everyone with what he or she needs to be alright”.
“Just like the emergence of the Artificial Intelligence, (AI) this too has come to stay. We must embrace these cutting-edge technologies for improved treatment, research and diagnosis which is part of our contribution to Kano and the entire Country.
“We are now preserving money, increasing revenue potentials of kano as well as improving the healthcare ecosystem for the healthcare service delivery system within the state as well as Nigeria”.
Prof. Hamisu further revealed that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and other relevant agencies of the Federal Government have identified with the Centre and arrangements are being made to send some of their staff down to Kano for training with the view to introduce genomics surveillance system in Nigeria.
During the tour of the facility, Salihu further explained that the Centre also has a clinic where patients are received and given best services taking advantages of the numerous sophisticated equipment available.