NARD warned that industrial harmony could not be guaranteed if the doctor is not released within two weeks.
A survey identified maternal, newborn, and child health issues, infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases as major concerns.
As at 15 July, the NCDC has reported 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths across 34 states and the FCT.
Family planning is one of the most effective methods of addressing the incessant population growth and simultaneously for maternal mortality.
A breakdown of the report indicates that 28 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 125 LGAs in 2024.
Epidemiological estimates shows that 140,000 children under 14 are living with HIV as of 2023, with 22,000 new infections and 15,000 AIDS-related deaths in children.
Lagos, with 537 cases, accounts for 34 per cent of all suspected cases in the country.
Over 2.6 million people have received HIV testing services, with more than 74,000 newly identified as HIV-positive and over 72,000 linked to care and treatment.
Ten states including Lagos, Bayelsa, and Abia, account for about 90 per cent of the cases.
Inspections of other correctional facilities in the state are ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to eliminate transmission and combat the spread of cholera.
Lagos tops the list of 16 states accounting for 90 per cent of cases, as health authorities race to control the outbreak.
Health officials reveal that 80 per cent of infected individuals may exhibit mild symptoms or remain asymptomatic, making prompt medical attention crucial to prevent severe cases and death.
Lagos State reports a surge in suspected cholera cases, with Lagos Island, Kosofe, & Eti Osa most affected.
The agency has reiterated that the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages remains in place contrary to recent announcements suggesting a lift on the ban.