The Federal Government forecasts that Nigeria’s health sector will exceed those of similar nations by 2036, relying on ongoing reforms, augmented investments, and enhanced collaboration among the three tiers of government to promote superior healthcare results.
During the final day of the 2026 Health Sector Joint Annual Review (JAR) conference in Abuja, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, highlighted that consistent discipline, effective execution, and accountability are essential for meeting this objective.
Reviewing advancements in the $650 million Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) programme, Pate noted that since 2009, Nigeria’s health sector has seen substantial reforms, focusing increasingly on measurable health outcomes rather than solely on infrastructural investments.
He remarked that the next five to ten years present Nigeria with an opportunity to excel beyond its peers, granted that all levels of government stay dedicated to
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