Ms Allotey noted that most maternal deaths occurred during or shortly after childbirth.
According to the minister, the formation of the TWG brings together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s health sector.
Mr Rae noted that everyone had an important role, big or small, to give life to the commitments made.
Mr Idris outlined key preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.
NPHCDA boss said the vaccine is expected to complement existing malaria prevention strategies, including the distribution of insecticide-treated nets and drugs.
It said the threat of drug-resistant malaria strains also posed a potential setback to treatment efficacy, necessitating ongoing research and adaptation.
He also implored the residents to avoid self meditations.
Nigeria is set to receive its first consignment of the highly anticipated malaria vaccines on Thursday.
Among every 100 pregnant women, 20 suffer malaria and risk losing their babies and even their own lives.
The African continent accounts for almost 95% of the world’s malaria cases – one-quarter of these are in Nigeria
