Benue’s nutrition officer disclosed that 699,554 children, representing 51 per cent, were anaemic in the state.
Ms Onwuzulike said only 38 per cent of pregnant women attended at least four antenatal visits.
He said West Africa continued to face complex and evolving health challenges.
Mr Olatunji commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s strong political will to support health service delivery in Oyo State.
Mr Abubakar-Wurno stated that children aged one to 15 were most affected.
Joe Tucker, a U.S.-based infectious disease physician, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to strengthen its response to Lassa fever.
Libya’s health ministry and the World Health Organisation have signed a strategic cooperation framework outlining a technical partnership roadmap for 2026 to 2027.
Health minister Ali Pate disclosed this at an event to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife 2026.
Ms Adeyeye noted that compliance within the sector had improved. She restated that reform is gradual and requires public cooperation.
She said the initiative marked a shift from planning to implementation.
