NCDC noted that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi states continue to account for 90 per cent of all confirmed cases.
The African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies reports that Nigeria’s health system is performing at only 45%, below the African regional average of 56%.
Deputy FCT minister Mariya Mahmoud inaugurated the two projects on Wednesday at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.
Earlier, Mr Trump had unexpectedly announced that a 100 per cent tariff would take effect from October 1 on imports of branded and patented medicines into the U.S.
The chairman of APWEN in Lagos, Bosede Oyekunle, stated this during a hybrid health awareness seminar and chapter meeting on Wednesday.
The traditional ruler pledged full support from the community to ensure the success and sustainability of cleft treatment.
The findings showed strong vaccine acceptance across all study locations, with demand already exceeding supply in Nigeria and Kenya.
Mr Utsev said 67 per cent of Nigerians now have access to a basic water supply, and 151 LGAs across 21 states had been declared open defecation-free.
Emeka Okpala, PSN chairman in Anambra, made the call on Monday in Awka during the 2025 World Pharmacists Day, with the theme ‘Think Health, Think Pharmacist’.
She emphasised the crucial role of the media in ensuring that caregivers and communities were properly informed.
