He said the centre would provide specialised treatment, research and training.
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites no longer respond to medicines.
He said Nigeria received one million doses of the malaria vaccine.
Mr Pate said poor implementation of commitments in the past led to widespread dissatisfaction among health workers.
Mr Pate said the reduction signals a major stride in the country’s drive to “crush maternal mortality.”
The minister said this approach stands in contrast to top-down strategies that often fail to address the specific and diverse needs of the population.
Mr Pate said that power was health, and without reliable electricity, vaccines spoil, surgeries stall, and lives are lost.
Mr Pate described adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health as a human capital priority, a social justice issue, and a driver of Nigeria’s long-term economic future.
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Mr Pate highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated response to combat frequent cholera outbreaks across the country.
