The association noted that its diplomatic efforts with the authorities on the issue yielded no results.
It is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer if it is detected early and managed effectively.
NIDS also advocated climate-sensitive surveillance, stronger interministerial coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships with donors.
Mrs Nwifuru presented a cash gift and other items to Cynthia Igwe, the mother of the first babies and others born shortly after them.
Chinese authorities have imposed a 13 per cent tax on condoms, contraceptive drugs and devices in a bid to boost the dwindling birth rate in the country.
Ms Lewu noted that the journey to having children varied from woman to woman and from family to family.
Ms Yusuf described the visit as an unexpected blessing.
The Gazette also spoke with residents who registered their displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on streets.
Mr Farah commended the Katsina State government for strengthening its planning and budgeting systems.
Bala Abdullahi-Hussaini, the secretary of the state branch of the organisation, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with journalists in Katsina.
