Joe Tucker, a U.S.-based infectious disease physician, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to strengthen its response to Lassa fever.
Libya’s health ministry and the World Health Organisation have signed a strategic cooperation framework outlining a technical partnership roadmap for 2026 to 2027.
Health minister Ali Pate disclosed this at an event to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife 2026.
Ms Adeyeye noted that compliance within the sector had improved. She restated that reform is gradual and requires public cooperation.
She said the initiative marked a shift from planning to implementation.
Ms Ngon said that building a skilled and competent workforce was essential for delivering effective HIV prevention services nationwide.
Mr Haruna said the 2025 World Malaria Report estimated about 282 million malaria cases and about 610,000 deaths globally.
Stakeholders at the event emphasised that effective infection prevention requires more than awareness.
WHO has confirmed a second case of Hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship, bringing the total to seven, including three deaths.
WHO in 2025 recommended the use of injectable lenacapavir twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis option for HIV prevention.
