The Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent and coordinated action to address water and sanitation crises.
The federal government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country.
The public health physician restated that the drug was essentially a new formulation of an existing drug for newborns and smaller infants.
The state government also identified key challenges, especially persistent non-compliance in some communities.
Mr Elom urged parents to present their children for vaccination.
The Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria has called on the federal government to intervene in the payment of health insurance premiums.
Mr Olayemi made the remarks on Wednesday in Lagos, highlighting the importance of the breakthrough ahead of World Malaria Day 2026.
The Enugu government has demonstrated its commitment to the fight against malaria through strategic interventions, the health commissioner, George Ugwu, has said.
The council’s approval followed a painstaking process of ratification by critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition sector, comprising public and private sector sponsors.
The governor described it as timely and impactful in addressing healthcare delivery challenges.
