Mrs Adeyeye noted, “Research has shown that early exposure to alcohol affects the brain and other vital organs such as the liver and kidneys.”
Mr Marwa urged women and young Nigerians seeking to grow their businesses and access global markets to safeguard their physical and mental health.
Mr Dybul’s appointment came amid changing global health financing realities and evolving priorities in efforts to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Some health experts have called on African countries to strengthen ownership of health workforce development and increase domestic financing.
The Nasarawa government says it is working to improve the welfare package of health workers to attract and retain qualified workers in the state’s health facilities.
The Borno government says it is intensifying efforts to promote handwashing and hygiene practices in schools and communities to prevent infections and improve public health.
One hundred and fifty-four students were hospitalised after being administered Praziquantel tablets.
Mr Ugwu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of residents.
She said the absence of a coordinated approach to menstrual health education left many girls vulnerable to misinformation.
BASEPA has announced plans to establish a N180 million faecal sludge treatment plant to enhance environmental sustainability.
