It also said that in 2025, the WHO and partners supported 30 million people funded through its annual emergency appeal.
It noted that lung, stomach and cervical cancers made up nearly half of all preventable cancers.
Ms Fasawe urged residents to adopt primary preventive measures.
The urology unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, has inaugurated its maiden prostate cancer support group meeting to improve patients’ lives.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has urged the federal government to make anti-venom free nationwide.
According to WHO, 4.6 billion people still lack access to essential health services.
Mr Idris said that long-term co-investment would help strengthen Nigeria’s health security and protect the country’s economic stability.
Mr Mallo said the call was imperative to ensure a rapid and effective response to cholera and other water-borne disease outbreaks.
“About 82 per cent of snakebite victims first seek traditional treatment. These delays significantly increase the risk of death or permanent disability,” Mr Anyaike said.
The Plateau government has affirmed the availability of free Echitab polyvalent anti-snake venom in designated health facilities across the state.
