Mr Fara said that a total of 2,253 teams will be deployed to administer the vaccine using fixed and temporary post strategies from October 4 to 13.
The revised IHR was adopted by consensus at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva in 2024.
UNICEF has commended the Kebbi government for approving ₦761 million as counterpart funds to strengthen child nutrition and other social services.
They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms.
“The enforcement action was taken as a necessary first step to safeguard lives and restore environmental integrity,” said the NESREA boss.
The National Biosafety Management Agency has warned Nigerians about Ebola and other Biosecurity Threats.
“We have seen the damage polio can do to children. With government support and community trust, we can finish this fight,” Ms Kabiru said.
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms transmitted through repeated mosquito bites.
Ms Sharmin expressed concern over the rising rate of maternal mortality in Sokoto, urging stakeholders to fully commit to ensuring the success of MAMII.
Mr Azikwe said the agency had always emphasised pharmacovigilance to ensure the safety of consumers.
