”This visit is to personally verify the authenticity of a recent viral report claiming that no fewer than 400 malnourished children are admitted daily in this centre,” said the governor.
Mr Osundara also highlighted the dire state of health infrastructure, noting widespread facility shortages and dilapidation.
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.’’
