The 74 confirmed cases in Week 6 were reported in Taraba, Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Ebonyi states.
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Mr Ezebuilo said the country imports more than 70 per cent of its medicines, warning that the situation threatens national healthcare stability and economic sustainability, and exposes Nigerians to drug shortages during global crises.
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The agency disclosed this in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 26, released on Friday
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Mr Aliyu said public-private partnerships (PPP) were already improving radiotherapy services, adding that many operational cancer centres in the country currently function through collaborative arrangements.Mr Aliyu said public-private partnerships (PPP) were already improving radiotherapy services, adding that many operational cancer centres in the country currently function through collaborative arrangements.
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