He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.
Ms Abubakar-Sadiq said identified patients were placed on treatment, achieving 100 per cent enrolment.
Ms Kane urged government to expand the training of surgeons to reduce travel distances for patients.
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms transmitted through repeated mosquito bites.
Mr Diako stated that the students were immediately transferred to a secondary health facility for treatment at the General Hospital, Kawo.
Ms Kaltum-Ahmed urged the newly inaugurated members to provide robust oversight for the effective implementation of the fund.
Ms Kalto-Ahmed stressed the importance of proper oxygen positioning and efficient ambulance services to prevent patient fatalities.
“We also demand immediate implementation of the new hazard allowance with arrears,” he said.
