The health organisation, however, said that significant gaps remained, threatening the country’s ability to meet global health targets.
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The First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday while flagging off a Town Hall meeting with the beneficiaries of the health insurance equity fund organized by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) which is the agency saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that all residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare services through health insurance.
The association’s National President, Michael Nnachi, made the call on Friday in Abuja at the second day event to mark the 2021 International Nurses Week.
Ehanire made this call during a virtual Annual General Meeting and 30th anniversary of the Guild of Medical Directors, Lagos Chapter, on Saturday.
The Federal Government says it will work closely with state governments towards providing quality healthcare services for the populace with a view to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The health statistics which according to the report was disaggregated by sex for the first time, stated that women outlived men everywhere in the world, particularly in wealthy countries
The Nigerian Medical Association, FCT chapter, has expressed concern over the poor implementation of the Universal Health Coverage and Nigeria’s low rating in global community.
The minister made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja as part of activities to commemorate 2018 World Health Day with the theme “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere”.
Saraki, whose husband is the President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, was given the recognition at the Universal Health Coverage Forum, which convened in Tokyo
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, made the disclosure on Monday at a media parley held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Onanuga made the suggestions as a panelist at the two-day National Health Dialogue on UHC organised by some NGOs and Premium Times in Abuja
According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, Saraki also added that government at all levels must strive to situate the nation’s health resources to optimally service the people.
The Vice President said this in Abuja on Friday at a stakeholder’s meeting involving key players in the health sector towards scaling up innovative solutions for efficient health care systems through PPP