Mr Okeniyi said that the partnership was aimed at reducing the financial burden of cancer treatment for patients.
The Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund inaugurated portable water projects for three schools in the Zarama and Agbere communities on Friday.
The assurance was based on the implementation of the ‘Presidential Executive Order on Increasing Local Production of Healthcare Products’ signed by President Bola Tinubu in 2024.
The items, valued at N50 million, included injectables and Implanon.
“Unfortunately, 652 children have already died in our facilities since the beginning of 2025 due to a lack of timely access to care,” said MSF.
Mr Chukwulobelu explained that the enforcement was in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s health reforms.
Mr Pate stated, “If cancers are detected late, even when treatment is available, it may be too late to benefit from it.’’
Mr Ghebreyesus stated, “In 2024, 60 countries experienced significant measles outbreaks, nearly double the number in 2022.’’
The UN World Food Programme says it might be compelled to suspend all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3 million people in North-East Nigeria at the end of July.
As of Wednesday, cases had spread to at least six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa, and Munya.
