He reaffirmed NASCP’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to HIV prevention.
He said the Lagos State government had commenced the smart health information platform.
The report was produced in line with the National Health Act (2014).
NOA has engaged stakeholders in Jigawa to curb the illegal diversion and sale of ready-to-use therapeutic food.
Cross River has targeted 400,000 children, between the ages of five and 14, in its 2026 mass treatment campaign for neglected tropical diseases across selected local councils.
Mr Salako said the government’s plan included manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and in vitro diagnostic products.
Mr Yakubu said the services were provided between May 2022 and September 2025, mainly to residents of communities near the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.
“Protecting healthcare workers and preventing healthcare-associated transmission must remain a national priority,” the advisory stated.
Mr Gbadegesin said the state government decided to start the programme with its own workforce to demonstrate confidence in the initiative.
The Nigerian Army Medical Corps has commenced the first stream of the 2026 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme for nurses.
