The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is working closely with authorities in Cross River following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case.
According to the DG, Kano’s status as a major commercial hub makes it vulnerable to substandard products.
“It is a public health emergency and a developmental project for us,” he said.
“If children are not immunised and contract communicable diseases, they are more likely to die,” Mr Mohammed said.
Mr Aina described vaccines as one of the safest and most cost-effective medical interventions available.
Mr Ayuk said, “We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well.”
Rasheedat Olatunji, founder, Faizat Hope Foundation for Autism and Special Needs, a non-governmental organisation, says autism awareness must move beyond words into action.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has inducted 54 nurses from the Department of Nursing Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
The proposal is a key highlight of the 27th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers held on Tuesday in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.
