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Primary Health Care, Our Priority -FG

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Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 07:40 PM

Written by Franca Ozini Abaianyanri

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to putting priority to primary healthcare in Nigeria via setting up right measures and collaborative efforts with stakeholders to install a new look to the health sector.

This is coming from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, during his speech at the legislative dialogue on improving maternal health that took in Abuja, the nation's capital.

The Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Remi Adeleke, in a statement made available to newsmen today, Sunday, the 3rd of November, noted that representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Assembly, have partnered to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare services in the country.

The Public Relations Officer, who was represented by the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina mentioned that the federal government is fully committed to reducing child and maternal mortality as a topmost area of focus in the renewed hope agenda of the president Tinubu.

He also added that, despite the significant increase in resources allocated to the health sector, the government is set to invest more in the health sector.

“We recognise the crucial role that our partners play in complementing the government’s efforts. By working together, we can ensure that every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location or socio-economic status,” he said.

The minister also spoke on the progress made in reviving primary healthcare in the country, following increased funding and sector-wide approaches.

“While funding has increased substantially this year, we need to do more. We’re counting on our partners’ support to improve spending and finance for the health sector"

“Investing in healthcare is investing in our nation’s future. We must continue to prioritise primary healthcare, addressing the root causes of health issues and promoting preventive measures,” he stated.

He assured that the NPHCDA will continue to play a vital role in driving the vision forward, working closely knitted with stakeholders to ensure improved health services for all Nigerians.

He also added that the NPHCDA’s strategic plan aligns with the FG’s priorities, as the agency aims to enhance primary healthcare services already established, towards ensuring that Nigerians have access to quality care.

“The NPHCDA will focus on improving healthcare financing, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and promoting community engagement. The agency aims to leverage partnerships and collaborations to achieve these objectives,” he added.

Also speaking, Dr Salma Anas-Ibrahim, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu noted that the progress in the health sector must continuously be sustained.

“The progress made so far is encouraging, but we must maintain momentum"

This national dialogue is necessitated by the need for the legislators to be more conversant with what needs to be done at policy level,” she added.

On his part, the WHO country representative, Dr Walter Mulombo stated that considering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on health, the journey to meet the target of reducing child and maternal mortality is still far fetched for Nigeria looking at current records and outcomes in the sector.

“Inequality between zones and states, environmental degradation, shocks and crisis are aggravating child and maternal mortality cases. Increase in the allocation of resources and technology and innovation must be deployed to accelerate reduction of child and maternal mortality,” Mulombo said.

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Primary Health Care, Our Priority -FG

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to putting priority to primary healthcare in Nigeria via setting up right measures and collaborative efforts with stakeholders to install a new look to the health sector.

This is coming from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, during his speech at the legislative dialogue on improving maternal health that took in Abuja, the nation's capital.

He also added that, despite the significant increase in resources allocated to the health sector, the government is set to invest more in the health sector.

“We recognise the crucial role that our partners play in complementing the government’s efforts. By working together, we can ensure that every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location or socio-economic status,” he said.

The minister also spoke on the progress made in reviving primary healthcare in the country, following increased funding and sector-wide approaches.

“While funding has increased substantially this year, we need to do more. We’re counting on our partners’ support to improve spending and finance for the health sector"

“Investing in healthcare is investing in our nation’s future. We must continue to prioritise primary healthcare, addressing the root causes of health issues and promoting preventive measures,” he stated.

He assured that the NPHCDA will continue to play a vital role in driving the vision forward, working closely knitted with stakeholders to ensure improved health services for all Nigerians.

He also added that the NPHCDA’s strategic plan aligns with the FG’s priorities, as the agency aims to enhance primary healthcare services already established, towards ensuring that Nigerians have access to quality care.

“The NPHCDA will focus on improving healthcare financing, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and promoting community engagement. The agency aims to leverage partnerships and collaborations to achieve these objectives,” he added.

Also speaking, Dr Salma Anas-Ibrahim, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu noted that the progress in the health sector must continuously be sustained.

“The progress made so far is encouraging, but we must maintain momentum"

This national dialogue is necessitated by the need for the legislators to be more conversant with what needs to be done at policy level,” she added.

On his part, the WHO country representative, Dr Walter Mulombo stated that considering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on health, the journey to meet the target of reducing child and maternal mortality is still far fetched for Nigeria looking at current records and outcomes in the sector.

“Inequality between zones and states, environmental degradation, shocks and crisis are aggravating child and maternal mortality cases. Increase in the allocation of resources and technology and innovation must be deployed to accelerate reduction of child and maternal mortality,” Mulombo said.

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