“At 25, a Nigerian has nearly lived half their healthy life,” said Gatefield’s lead strategist.
PPFN seeks inclusion of ‘Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education’ in school curriculum.
Mr Oladele, who heads the Clinical Trials Unit at NIMR, made the call at the institute’s monthly media chat.
A parent commended UNICEF and the Taraba government for the campaign.
Mr Okafor said that the use of harmful chemicals as preservatives in Nigeria posed a clear danger to the health and wellness of millions of our citizens.
The Bauchi government says it has procured 13 portable digital X-ray machines for tuberculosis diagnosis, worth $1.9 million.
Over the next 18 months, 30 Nigerian patients are expected to receive world-class immunotherapy treatment at no cost.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states.
The campaign aims to vaccinate children up to 14 years against measles and rubella, polio, HPV, and routine immunisation.
The NMA chair also urged the government and the security agencies to ensure the protection of medical personnel against banditry and kidnapping
