Ms Kanem said the initiative aimed to integrate midwifery models into national health systems to reduce preventable deaths and complications.
Mr Bashorun said the federal government approved $200 million for the health sector to bridge the gap left by the suspension of USAID funding.
Ms Okwor reiterated that hand hygiene remained one of the most effective measures for preventing infections.
The expert argued that the growing stress burden cannot be overlooked.
This initiative aims to enforce a new policy requiring Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to issue pre-authorisation codes within one hour of receiving a request.
“15,000 doctors had left the country for greener pastures abroad in the last five years,” Mr Muhammad-Audu said.
He reiterated that PHC was the foundation of a functional and sustainable health system.
The NCDC DG attributed the outbreak to poor sanitation, inadequate access to clean water, and widespread open defecation.
Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the appeal on Friday during a meeting with proprietors of private schools in Yenagoa.
The Nigerian Medical Association has called for health sector policies to enhance health workers’ productivity, empathy, respect and inclusivity.
