The WHO warned that a new generation risked becoming dependent on products marketed as safer alternatives, including e-cigarettes.
NCDC said young adults aged 21–30 years remained the most affected group.
The company distributed 600 insecticide nets during the outreach and conducted health education sessions on malaria prevention.
According to him, the project reflects the federal government’s commitment to repositioning the healthcare sector.
He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected health matters to the appropriate agencies.
The federal government has announced plans to impose restrictions on flights from countries affected by Ebola as part of an effort to prevent an outbreak in the country.
Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.
Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent action to close Africa’s huge financing gap in water and sanitation investments.
He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.
