She described glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness in Nigeria, affecting millions, with Africa carrying the highest global burden.
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The advocate highlights how children bear the brunt of neglect in schools and families, and calls for a legal framework that guarantees access to support, education, and reasonable accommodation.
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The report provides a comprehensive assessment of progress under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector-Wide Approach for coordinating health investments and reforms.
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In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
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