{"id":135355,"date":"2024-10-24T10:23:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T09:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/universal-health-coverage-is-a-top-priority-for-tinubus-administration-pate"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:40:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T10:40:40","slug":"universal-health-coverage-is-a-top-priority-for-tinubus-administration-pate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/universal-health-coverage-is-a-top-priority-for-tinubus-administration-pate","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Universal health coverage is a top priority for Tinubu\u2019s administration\u2019 \u2013 Pate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has reaffirmed that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a top priority for President Bola Tinubu-led administration<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the Federal Ministry of Health and Welfare\u2019s 2024 Ministerial Leadership Retreat on Performance Management System in Bauchi, Pate reiterated the administration\u2019s commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of their location or economic status, has access to quality healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAchieving Universal Health Coverage is central to the Tinubu administration\u2019s vision. We are working diligently to enhance healthcare services and provide equitable access for all Nigerians,\u201d Pate stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further noted that the government is collaborating with stakeholders, including state governments and health professionals, to realize this goal.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that recent progress in Bauchi includes the establishment of a new permanent site for the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) and the upgrading of diagnostic centers nationwide. Additionally, a Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) center has been established in Ningi, Bauchi, to serve the North East and surrounding states.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImproved healthcare services in Primary Health Care centers (PHCs) are also part of our ongoing efforts,\u201d Pate added.<\/p>\n<p>He further mentioned that collaboration with various stakeholders\u2014state governments, healthcare professionals, and development partners\u2014will play a crucial role in enhancing healthcare delivery across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand that achieving universal health coverage requires a collective effort, and we are committed to working alongside all stakeholders to provide the best possible healthcare for Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, commended on the success of the retreat, which facilitated meaningful discussions among the Ministry\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe retreat led to the signing of performance contracts by Heads of DAP and a renewed commitment to ensuring excellence and accountability in the health sector,\u201d Alausa noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe recommendations from the retreat are expected to bolster the sector\u2019s ability to provide high-quality health services, in line with the administration\u2019s health sector reform agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. 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