He said that was in line with the administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of sales and consumption of sub-standard drugs.
Mrs Ododo stressed that the gesture was aimed at alleviating the financial and medical challenges faced by the vulnerable groups.
Mr Gbala said the state government would call the striking doctors to a meeting and address their agitations.
She said bathing with a sponge frequently could also introduce bacteria and other micro-organisms into the skin.
The executive secretary assured the controller of the state government’s readiness to support and assist all inmates medically while in custody.
Mr Shettima was accompanied on the visit by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno and the deputy chief of staff to the president, Ibrahim Hadejia.
Mr Idris particularly warned against poor food hygiene during festive gatherings.
The NHIA director-general called on state governments and healthcare stakeholders to invest in targeted health financing and insurance for women.
Attacks on health facilities also escalated, with 37 incidents reported in the past month, according to WHO.
He said 205 employed workers were nurses and midwives who graduated from the state-owned Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu.
