Mr Pate said that the funds were designated for direct facility financing and workforce incentives across states.
NCDC) says meningitis is a serious disease that requires prompt medical attention for effective treatment.
Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under age five, while bacterial meningitis is common in individuals under age 20.
He said the NPHCDA had conducted assessments and engaged stakeholders to determine the direction it needs to take.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said that tetanus and diphtheria are threatening pregnant women.
Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
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The Ondo state chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association issued the threat on Monday at their 2023 Physicians’ Week, held in Akure.
The meeting was to improve the media’s knowledge of Diphtheria and help them identify key areas to support the ongoing outbreak response in the country.
The NPHCDA boss spoke after inspecting the diphtheria treatment centre at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano.
