Mr Pate said that the agreement represented a turning point for African-led solutions.
Ms Pounds emphasised that hospital malnutrition was closely linked to community malnutrition.
The Economic Community of West African States’ Lassa Fever International Conference began on Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Ms Abimiku disclosed this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja, ahead of the institute’s third Annual Scientific Symposium, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday.
Mr Aina said the federal government was set to roll out a direct funding mechanism nationwide to enhance accountability in healthcare spending.
Mr Nwokwu cautioned that those studies showed associations and did not establish causation.
Mr Ezeh described the global adoption of ACPN’s proposal as a significant milestone for Nigeria.
Twenty-eight suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported in Congo.
He noted that free screening is part of AMAC’s efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and promote healthy living across the council’s communities.
The updated lists now include 523 essential medicines for adults and 374 for children.
