The council brings together experts from public health, epidemiology, biomedical research, health systems, ageing, engineering, precision medicine and emerging technologies.
The Dambatta council area in Kano says it has sponsored more than 120 youths for health-related training.
The official said UNICEF remains committed to supporting the Katsina government in strengthening its health system and improving residents’ well-being.
The PCN official said the exercise also revealed limited access to formal pharmaceutical services in Yobe.
At least 2,700 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with about 500 new cases emerging weekly.
Uganda has officially declared its Ebola outbreak over after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, Africa CDC and WHO said.
Nutrition and focal persons in Plateau, on Thursday, identified inadequate funding as the major obstacle to the ongoing fight against malnutrition.
Youth on Ground Progressive and Mentorship Initiative expressed concern over the prevalence of malaria and typhoid fever among Nigerians.
The World Health Organisation says Africa faces a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035.
LAWMA has identified 24 markets, commercial and institutional facilities along the Ajah-Lekki axis for compliance enforcement.
