WHO said prequalification of condoms and IUDs was transferred from UNFPA.
The exercise was carried out on Friday in Benin.
“We ask for a supportive work environment where patients can be counselled and receive the full services rendered by a pharmacist,” Mr Muhammed said.
A new Lancet Oncology Commission publication found that about four in five cancer patients globally who require biomarker testing do not receive it.
Mr Pate said pharmacists remained among the most accessible and trusted health professionals.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders and women leaders are increasing vaccine acceptance in rural Nigeria, says Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
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.
