FG urges development partners to support government programmes

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged development partners to align their support with the vision of the government in ensuring access and affordability of care to the deprived.

Mrs Boade Akinola, the Director Media and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

Akinola said the minister made the appeal while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 59th National Council on Health in Umuahia, Abia.

The minister reiterated government’s commitment towards bringing desired positive change to Nigeria’s healthcare system through the achievement of Universal Health Coverage.

He added that government has resolved to change the health indices of the country through provision of basic healthcare facilities to the poor, vulnerable and people living in rural areas.

“We are focusing on the people in the rural areas and the vulnerable population in our society such as women and children under five years of age and elderly.

“I wish to implore all stakeholders that the present administration was committed to revamping the Nigerian Health system by making the Primary Healthcare (PHC) a fulcrum.

“I will like to advice all development partners to support this initiative and reprioritise their support to our current vision. We do not want duplication of efforts and wastage of resources,” he said.

The minister also appealed to state governors to invest much in the health sector and make it one of their deliverables in their domain.

“I believe we can deliver and get to our desired destination of Universal Health Coverage in no distant time if we can be more committed, resilient, and focused on this health agenda,” he said.