The federal government has taken several decisive steps to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing avoidable blindness and strengthening inclusive eye health services across Nigeria.
Mr Salako said that the control and elimination of NTDs remained an important element in Nigeria’s drive to attain UHC by 2030, achieve a disease-free SDG, and eradicate poverty.
Mr Salako said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict.
Mathis Winkler, chairman of NOMA Aid Nigeria Initiative, stated that Nigeria bore Africa’s highest noma burden.
