Mr Ogboye encouraged mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding in order to provide a balanced diet for growing children.
She added that sensitising community members was critical to ensuring that no one was left behind during emergencies.
The executive secretary, Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KACHCMA), Halima Mijinyawa, stated this on Monday in Kano.
The public health consultant said that deficiency in essential micronutrients and malnutrition remains major challenge in Nigeria.
Medical practitioner Tulio Franco confirmed the possibility of the case but admitted its rareness.
“Our findings highlight that vaccination of pregnant women may provide maternal and neonatal protection from SARS-CoV-2.”
However, SAGE recommendation assured that the vaccine has been found safe and effective for some known medical conditions.
