Female resident of Kano gives birth to five babies, state authorities assume responsibility for their upbringing

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A woman, Hafsatu Yusuf, has given birth to quintuplets at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, with the state government assuming responsibility for their medical care.

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The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Na’isa.

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According to the statement, the woman delivered the five babies—three boys and two girls—shortly before the announcement was made.

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It added that both the mother and the newborns are currently receiving specialised medical attention at the facility.

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The husband, Salisu Nufi’u, a tricycle rider, thanked the state government for the intervention, describing it as timely support.

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“This support has come at a very critical moment for my family, and we are deeply grateful to the government,” he said.

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The government said the intervention is part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare system, particularly in improving maternal and child health services.

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It reiterated its commitment to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and ensuring access to quality healthcare, especially for vulnerable residents in the state.

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“We will continue to support the general public, particularly the less privileged, to ensure they have access to quality healthcare services,” the statement added.

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Quintuplets—five babies born in a single pregnancy—are extremely rare and often require intensive medical care due to the high-risk nature of multiple births.

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