The Federal Government has outlined its priorities to improve the health system in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to improve the quality of care in hospitals and promote preventive healthcare.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, noted that the ultimate goal of the health sector is to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians.
The Minister of State therefore identified two key priorities, including improving the quality of care in hospitals and promoting preventive healthcare.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of ensuring that patients receive a first-class service in hospitals and that hospitals are evaluated based on the impact they generate and not just their physical infrastructure.
“In addition to improving the quality of care in hospitals, the Minister also highlighted the need to promote preventive healthcare. The Minister noted that prevention is key to improving health outcomes and reducing the burden on the health system.”
The Minister also highlighted the importance of collaboration with the media to achieve these priorities.
“The media plays a vital role in disseminating information and raising awareness on health issues.”
The Minister's priorities are aligned with the global movement towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which aims to ensure that all people have access to quality healthcare without financial hardship.
The Nigerian government has made significant progress in recent years in improving the health system, but there is still much work to do. The Minister's commitment to improving the quality of care in hospitals and promoting preventative healthcare is a step in the right direction.
“The media plays a vital role in disseminating information and raising awareness on health issues. “The Minister’s emphasis on engaging with the media is a welcome development.”
“The sectoral approach to healthcare is essential to achieve common objectives. The Minister's priorities are aligned with the global movement towards universal health coverage.
“We must continue working to improve the health system, as the commitment to improve the quality of care in hospitals and promote preventive health care is a step in the right direction,” he said.