Health leaders, development partners and diagnostics experts called for country-led adoption of AI and other technologies to accelerate malaria elimination.
Mr Chiroma said that of the 930 premises visited, pharmacies constituted just 21 per cent.
The agency said the pledges came as declines in international funding put access to essential reproductive health services at risk.
Kwara’s health commissioner warned that misdiagnosis could lead to unnecessary costs, prolonged illness, and loss of life if accurate laboratory diagnosis is not prioritised.
Canadian authorities have issued an alert, warning citizens and others travelling to Nigeria about adulterated alcohol containing methanol.
The United Nations has warned that over two million under-five children are facing high levels of hunger and malnutrition in Somalia.
The deputy governor advised states to pay attention to nutrition financing.
The Africa CDC chief said countries should not spend the initial days of an emergency searching for funds.
According to WHO, the guideline also supports the use of contraceptive implants for up to five years.
Mr Kaseya said the approach was central to the African Health Security and Sovereignty agenda.
