Hospital Notices
Hospital Notices from Kano General Hospital include important information for patients, visitors, hospital staff, and related personnel. This page provides notices concerning hospital safety, infection prevention, protection of personal information, and information security. Necessary information will be updated as appropriate.
Current Notices
For Patients and Visitors
Wearing Masks in the Hospital
At Kano General Hospital, whether to wear a mask inside the hospital is, in principle, left to the individual judgment of patients and visitors.
However, some people visiting the hospital are at increased risk of developing severe illness from infectious diseases, while others require infection prevention measures for medical reasons. Depending on the type of medical care being provided or the surrounding circumstances, hospital staff may ask you to wear a mask. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- Wearing a mask inside the hospital is, in principle, a matter of individual choice.
- Depending on the circumstances, hospital staff may ask you to wear a mask.
- Hospital staff also decide whether to wear masks according to the situation and the nature of their duties.
- If you have symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or a runny nose, please wear a mask.
Please Practice Cough Etiquette
When coughing or sneezing, please cover your mouth and nose with a mask, tissue, handkerchief, or your sleeve.
For Hospital Staff
The Importance of Information Security: 10 Recent Incidents
Information security measures at medical institutions are essential not only for protecting patients’ personal information, but also for maintaining the safety and reliability of medical care.
In recent years, there have been many incidents that could lead to information leaks, including cyberattacks targeting medical institutions and companies, emails sent to incorrect recipients, inadequate device management, and internal misconduct.
- Please be aware of the information security risks facing medical institutions.
- Use past incidents to understand the precautions that should be taken during everyday work.
- Exercise particular caution when handling suspicious emails, attachments, devices, and storage media.
- If you notice anything unusual or identify a possible information leak, please report it immediately.
About These Hospital Notices
The information provided on this page is intended to supplement notices posted within the hospital and information shared with hospital staff. If you have any questions regarding the content, please contact the appropriate department within the hospital.