He said that many Nigerians were still struggling to cope with the surge in drug prices.
Mr Abdulazeez reiterated Governor Ahmed Ododo’s commitment to maintaining the momentum of health development.
Mr Nwovu said accurate diagnosis leads to the proper treatment, and urged Nigerians to adhere to basic health guidelines to avoid complications and escalation of illnesses.
Madagali has become a safe haven for displaced families seeking refuge from insecurity and attacks in nearby areas.
Mr Ebong advised the FCT Administration to prioritise healthcare workforce development.
The deputy incident manager of the incident management support team at Africa CDC, Yap Boum, said this during a virtual press briefing on Friday.
The deaf community in Yobe has raised concerns over health risks faced by its members due to the absence of sign language interpreters in hospitals across the state.
Mr Oluwafemi called for adequate taxation, front-of-pack labelling, salt reduction, and youth-driven advocacy against unhealthy diets.
He noted that efforts were ongoing to eradicate the new variant and improve vaccination coverage, especially in areas with porous borders.
Ms Bako-Aiyegbusi stated that Nigeria still faces a significant gap between its nutrition targets and on-the-ground outcomes.
