28 states have confirmed at least one case across 125 local government areas (LGA) in 2024.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said the centre would provide care, including early diagnosis, treatment, and continued management to children suffering from the debilitating sickle cell condition.
“It will also help people to have solutions like paternity and maternity issues,” he stressed.
He said that the outreach would be replicated in all local government areas of the state.
She said that using such chemicals could have damaging implications on human health.
Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition.
Babatunde Salako, NIMR director-general, disclosed this at the SARMAAN engagement meeting.
The committee chairman, Larry Ven-Bawa, said this on Thursday when the members undertook an inspection tour of general hospitals at Awe, Keana, and Doma.
He stated that the beneficiaries received treatment for various illnesses and conditions and that many underwent free surgeries.
“I am committed to issues concerning the health and well-being of the members of my constituency.’’
