Subscribers/enrollees complained of nonchalant treatment by accredited hospitals.
NAPTIP noted that an attempt at female circumcision attracts two- year imprisonment.
He said that veterinary competencies must be regarded as an essential and integral part of health at large.
Mr Abdullahi said the government would ensure effective coordination of veterinary practice, enabling the professionals to take pride in being essential health workers.
He assured that children with severe infections would be referred to hospitals.
It has been widely reported that the king was keen to resume some form of public duties in spite of his illness.
He said this was the time to call on Nigeria to look into the possibilities of manufacturing malaria vaccines in our environment.
Health commissioner Afam Obidike disclosed this in Awka on Friday at a news conference to mark the 2024 World Malaria Day.
The director encouraged the public to report violations, such as selling expired, damaged, or adulterated products, to the nearest NAFDAC office.
According to the World Health Organisation, in Nigeria, 23 to 28 women die daily of cervical cancer.
