Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, says the federal government is set to release Nigeria’s inaugural state of health report.
Pate disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, at a media conference on the forthcoming Health Sector Joint Annual Review .
He said the report is a culmination of various surveys and data, compiled by different departments and agencies under the ministry, to gauge public perception of the health system. Pate said the report would provide a baseline for ongoing health sector reforms, enabling informed decision-making and targeted interventions.The minister added that the document would be reviewed at the JAR scheduled for November 6-8.
“The JAR will bring together key stakeholders, including state governors, commissioners, and development partners, to discuss Nigeria’s healthcare sector progress,” NAN quoted Pate as saying. “The assessment will focus on maternal and child health, access to primary healthcare, combating diseases: HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.”Pate said the JAR, coordinated through the Sector Wide Approach , would foster dialogue among agencies, parastatals, development partners, and media in a bid to enhance accountability, track progress, and build a unified ‘One Health’ narrative.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A builder of men and systems: Muhammad Ali Pate’s enduring influence, By Chinedu MoghaluPate’s legacy, built on mentorship, system reform, and a dedication to saving lives, will continue to shape health outcomes.
Read more »
BOOK REVIEW: Inside Ali Abare’s “Shadows Within”, By Esther Mesuur ApeShadows Within is a vivid portrayal of postcolonial Nigerian politics and society, its multifaceted characters, rich symbolism, verisimilitude description...
Read more »
How my joke about Sani Abacha nearly cost me my lifeAli Baba recalled the tense atmosphere surrounding a particular performance during Abacha's regime.
Read more »
Nigeria traces 64,000 deaths to antimicrobial resistanceMr Pate disclosed that a situation analysis on AMR found that it is predominant not only among the country's population but also among animals, crop-sourced food, and the environment.
Read more »
Police arrest brothers for killing neighbor over witchcraft allegationsTwo brothers have been arrested for allegedly killing their neighbor over accusations of witchcraft in the Kashin Dila Fulani village in Malam-Madori, Jigawa State. The suspects, identified as Husaini Ali, 45, and his younger brother, Ya’u Ali, 20, reportedly attacked 55-year-old Hauwa Yusai, inflicting fatal injuries with sticks and knives.
Read more »
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 10-year-old victim in YobeThe Yobe police command says it arrested a 43-year-old suspect identified as Yusuf Ali in Damaturu, the state capital.
Read more »