The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies.
He said that the ministry would continue to prioritise medical laboratory science.
He said the bacteria constituted threats due to their ability to resist multiple antibiotics, rendering conventional treatments ineffective.
The warning strike has begun to affect healthcare services across the state, with public hospitals scaling down operations.
Ms Maradun said that the ministry would ensure the prompt release of funds for NTDs’ activities.
WHO has expressed concern about the implications of the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
Globally, 39.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023.
“The drug is another form of crystal meth, which is popularly known as `mkpuru mmiri’, so we advise students to be on the alert,” said the Imo government.
The governor commended the healthcare workers in the state for their efforts in improving healthcare outcomes in rural areas.
According to him, the MNCHW is aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality rates in mothers and children under five years old in Nigeria.
