UNFPA emphasised that midwives were key to preventing fistula, and other childbirth injuries.
Mr Akintunde advised public awareness, lifestyle changes, and the mantra “know your numbers” to curb cardiovascular diseases.
The commissioner said the state had made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but regretted that the burden of the disease was still great.
“They can now focus their resources on other needs aside from HIV drugs,” Mr Ekuma said.
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Mr Akanbiemu commended the chairmen for prioritising the healthcare system.
Mr Ani attributed the spread of the practice to profit-driven motives.
According to him, patients in need of critical medical attention are often left unattended or subjected to long waiting hours.
The expert referenced UNICEF’s data, indicating Nigeria has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates globally.
WHO member states have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of $4.2 billion.
The challenge of over 40 per cent of children being stunted and nearly 300,000 children affected by wasting requires urgent action, said UNICEF.
