Mr Salim said the peddlers are economic saboteurs who kill industries and people who innocently buy the products.
Water resources minister Joseph Utsev commemorated the 2023 Global Handwashing Day, themed: ‘Clean Hands are within our Reach’.
The body deemed itself in the right position to contribute significantly to issues bordering on mitigation, adaptation, and resilience in the climate change structure.
Sightsavers Nigeria has called for an end to geographical inequity by making eye health services accessible to remote, rural and marginalised communities.
She said 40 people had died out of the 1,188 recorded cases. The health commissioner also confirmed the emergence of 50 diphtheria cases, with two deaths recorded.
Mr Muhammad said family planning services were available in health facilities across rural and urban settlements.
The NPHCDA boss spoke after inspecting the diphtheria treatment centre at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano.
“One in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition, with women and young people impacted the most,” said UN secretary general António Guterres.
“We should have a progressive approach to look at it. Since we do not criminalise malaria, why should we criminalise mental health issues?”
Seadogs, Sahara Deck, Abuja City Centre, has called for increased awareness of mental health issues in Abuja environs.
