It said that the figure represented 239 per cent increase in fatalities compared to 2023.
He said the measure would strengthen the capacity of the state to respond to emergencies.
In Nigeria, key gaps in breastfeeding support include insufficient maternity leave policies, lack of workplace support, and inadequate access to breastfeeding education.
They made the call at an event in Abuja to mark the 2024 International Day of the Boy Child, with the theme ‘Boy’s Health and Well-being’.
The drug company’s decision will affect around 1.5 million teenage girls in Africa who, as a result, will lose their chance to avoid cervical cancer in the near future.
He emphasised the importance of addressing public health vulnerabilities, particularly in a country like Nigeria.
As World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10, many organizations are sharing resources that can aid in improving and stabilizing mental health.
Mr Gana also said about 289 cases had been treated and discharged.
The country reported 26,147 cases, including 39 imported cases, bringing the total caseload to 31,465,107, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said.
She also said that breastfeeding has short- and long-term preventive effects against multiple respiratory and gastrointestinal acute illnesses.
