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
The State Council on Nutrition is expected to oversee and direct the implementation of sustainable nutrition activities.
The NMA chairman further pointed out that the Kaduna Branch of the Association has nominated Mr Sani to be its patron because of the feat he recorded in the health sector.
Ms Ukaire commended TCI for aligning its work with the National Family Planning Policy and supporting states to strengthen local systems.
Ms Bature noted that access to eye care remained a challenge, with only 4.4 per cent of Nigerians getting eye health services as against 38 per cent in middle-income countries.
NMA has commended Governor Abba Yusuf for renovating over 200 primary healthcare centres and upgrading some PHCs and cottage hospitals to general hospitals.
The fact that my neighbour lost his child to diphtheria is the reason I decided to accept vaccination.
