Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges.
Mr Salako said the government’s plan included manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and in vitro diagnostic products.
The minister said that about 100 million cases of childhood pneumonia occur worldwide each year.
Ms Bako-Aiyegbusi stated that Nigeria still faces a significant gap between its nutrition targets and on-the-ground outcomes.
Ms Kachollom expressed concern over Nigeria’s growing non-communicable diseases. burden
The revised policy was presented on Friday in Abuja as part of activities to commemorate 2024 World Food Safety Day.
Mr Pate expressed the government’s readiness to step up public awareness on the dangers of excess salt intake.
