WFP says it spent approximately $5 million, or N7.4 billion, on shock-response and social protection in Nigeria in 2025.
Mr Chiroma said the operation, which began on Monday, covered Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Zaria, Makarfi, Kudan, Igabi, Chikun, Sabon Gari, Giwa, and Ikara LGAs.
Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.
The national president of AWAMN, Olugbenga Adebola, made the call on Thursday in Lagos.
Mr Otu gave the assurance while receiving the Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River chapter, during a courtesy visit in Calabar on Thursday.
Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000, and more than 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation.
It noted that water plays a central role in health, food systems, and energy, supporting an estimated 1.7 billion jobs globally.
The surgeon defended his actions, claiming that the spleen aneurysm ruptured, resulting in severe bleeding.
Dr Mohammed Janabi said momentum on vaccination was slowing in the region.
The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.
