Mr Idris called on states to establish operational isolation centres.
Mr Oguwche said that over 60 suspected cases of the virus were reported in the state so far.
They warned that the country faces a major public health and social challenge if urgent policy interventions are not implemented.
The AU has renewed pressure on the remaining 24 member states to ratify AMA to safeguard the continent against substandard and falsified medical products.
The exercise was carried out at the Old Market Eye Hospital in Katsina from February 7 to 11, 2026.
Mr Ebong noted that many Nigerians, especially men, were avoiding hospital visits until it was too late.
Mr Ugwu attributed the achievement to “field commitment and inter-ministerial collaboration.”
For Nigeria, Mr Tomori said the declaration could be a turning point, given its position as the continent’s largest pharmaceutical market.
The NADESSTU president, Oweiotu-Ebi Joseph, and senate president, Idiseru Alex, welcomed the approval and thanked the governor for his continued support.
A haematologist, Chi-Kadibia Ukoma, said non-communicable diseases were rapidly overtaking infectious diseases and affecting nearly every household.
