Anambra South Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Akai Egwuonwu, has said that Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo CFR, is investing more in health sector to address various health related challenges in the state.
Chief Egwuonwu who is also the Managing Director of Anambra Rice Mills made this statement Tuesday as the world commemorates World Pneumonia Day with the theme, “Every Breath Counts; Stop Pneumonia In Its Tracks”.
Chief Egwuonwu noted that the theme underscored the critical value of each breath and therefore called for urgent action to combat pneumonia through early detection, effective treatment, and preventive measures.
He further said that pneumonia has a direct relationship with immunisation and the environment, noting that the administration of Governor Soludo is addressing the challenges by upgrading and equipping health centres in the state, in order to provide quality health services to the residents.
While speaking on nutrition, Chief Egwuonwu appealed to Ndi Anambra to embrace healthy living initiative championed by Anambra First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, adding that Mrs Soludo had been at the forefront of public sensitization on the benefits of healthy living.
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