The WHO called on countries to promote and protect the right to health, in principle and practice.
Mr Fagbemi said, “The government’s interest is to safeguard the health of the nation.”
Mr Peter maintained that detecting signs of eye ailments remained pivotal in the quest to combat blindness.
No fewer than 300 rape survivors in Adamawa have demanded a special programme to heal their pains and provide access to justice.
WHO, in a statement, said the report was according to new estimates released on Wednesday.
In a report published in Geneva on Wednesday, WHO said around 12.7 million deaths have been averted in the process.
Health minister Ali Pate gave the assurance at the National Tuberculosis Conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
The initiative is aimed at reducing mortality rates among pregnant women and children under five.
Mr Mamman made this commitment during Tuesday’s opening of the association’s NEC meeting in Abuja.
The federal government has announced that measures are in place to integrate Noma activities into the existing structures of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
