With approximately 31 million Nigerians facing food insecurity, Kwara is stepping up efforts to combat child malnutrition and improve health outcomes for its youngest citizens.
51.9% of Kano children are stunted by malnutrition, according to UNICEF.
He also urged lawmakers to support legislation that ends stigma and promotes inclusive service delivery for people living with HIV.
The commissioner said the state targeted children between three and 59 months across all 13 local government areas with free malaria prevention drugs.
Chairman of the Zamfara BMS Technical Committee, Abduljalal Manzo, said breastfeeding is not only a mother’s responsibility, but a collective societal duty.
“This action will serve as a warning, as Governor Peter Mbah will not compromise on the quality of healthcare delivery,” said the commissioner.
120 suspected cases were documented, with 11 new confirmed infections recorded in Ondo and Edo states, including three extra deaths.
Mr Yusha’u noted that several LGAs in the state recorded a significant number of monkeypox cases.
Mr Pate underscored the role of private sector investment models and public-private partnerships as vital complements to government-led reforms.
“On wastewater treatment, I will say that everyone digging a borehole within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water’,” said a Lagos official.
