The NBS said in the report released Monday that the cost of healthy diet in September increased by 7.3 per cent compared to the N1,255 recorded in August.
Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen routine immunisation and vaccine-preventable diseases in Kwara.
The livestock vaccination exercise, which commenced on Oct. 14 is expected to end Nov. 8.
She explained that the frameworks were crucial to protecting and promoting breastfeeding in Nigeria.
She noted the importance of individual responsibility in maintaining health and wellness.
Rotary Club’s District Chairperson on Campaign against Polio, Dr Khadijat Yusuf, has said that over 90 per cent of Nigeria’s population have come to accept and believe in the polio vaccine
Ms Macauley said that unless the West African governments strengthened their countries’ health systems, vaccine production might be impossible.
Mr Emenike said, “When the battle starts in a game of chess, you have to think out how to destroy your enemy as we are fighting to protect the king.’’
She appealed to people in the state to allow their children to receive life-saving protection.
The unions had earlier issued a 15-day ultimatum to the federal government on October 10, 2024.
