The Minister of Health and Social Welfare Coordinator, Prof. Muhammad Ali Patate, has declared that Nigeria is actively working to strengthen his health system by taking advantage of internal resources.
He affirmed that Nigeria had anticipated a decrease in world financial aid even before the Government of the Ugian has publicly announced the cuts to financing for agencies that support developing countries.
Despite the challenges ahead, Professor Pate expressed his sincere gratitude to the United States government for his broad and generous support over the years; Emphasizing, the Nigerian government has a deep appreciation for the assistance received, which has played a crucial role in the advance of the nation's health landscape.
In a declaration of Tashikalmah Findo, special advisor on external media and relations with the coordinating minister; The Nigerian government reiterated its commitment to prioritize health. This approach has led to significant advances and successes in the health sector, which reflects the government's determination to improve the well -being of its citizens.
According to Professor Pate, “during the last 20 years or so, thanks to the generosity of the government of the United States and its people, many countries around the world have benefited from salvation interventions that have saved billions of lives HIV, TB AND MALARY.
“For Nigeria, we sincerely appreciate all the support received from the United States. It is reckless that any country thinks that it can completely trust another country for the health and lives of its population.
The direction taken by the United States government is understandable, given its current interests, and we respect it. Here in Nigeria, we are focused on rebuilding our health system, strengthening and increasing our internal resources and providing services to our citizens. Our goal is to cooperate with other countries in Africa and worldwide to improve the safety of biosecity and health while opening our economy to private sector investments.
The Coordination Minister also explained that Nigeria has approved the ratification of the Agency of the African Medicines Agency, which positions Nigeria as part of a larger African market for what is produced locally.
“There are also health investment opportunities in which Americans are welcome in which we have innovations, tools, systems and technologies that we can trade. We are very open and sure that as the direction of the government of the United States evolves, Nigeria will continue to welcome genuine associations with the United States and other countries that share an interest in advancing humanity while respecting the interests of each nation, “added Professor Pate.