Isiaq Salako, the minister of state for health in Nigeria, highlighted the severity of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) during a high-level advocacy meeting, emphasizing the need for integrated public health approaches to address resource limitations and improve health outcomes.
Isiaq Salako, minister of state for health, highlighted neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as one of Nigeria 's greatest public health challenges during a high-level advocacy meeting in Abuja. NTDs include several diseases like lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, and more.
Salako emphasized the importance of public health for national development and faced the challenge of scarce resources in Nigeria's health system, advocating for the integration of public health activities to maximize the impact of available resources. He also noted that despite progress, NTDs remain a significant issue causing social stigma and economic hardship
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