Writing By Khadijah Aliyu ; Editing By Godwin Duru
A high level health media dialogue has brought together key representatives from the Federal and State Governments, alongside media executives across Nigeria, to strengthen collaboration and sustain advocacy for improved primary health care (PHC) delivery and better health outcomes nationwide.
The dialogue focused on developing practical strategies to enhance health financing, transparency, and accountability in line with national priorities and global health targets.
Speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health system.
He noted that over the past two years, the government has built a national consensus around its development agenda.
In his remarks, Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf highlighted the State Government’s unwavering commitment to advancing quality health care delivery at the grassroots level.
He explained that the state has intensified investments in revitalizing PHC facilities, recruiting and training health personnel, and expanding essential services particularly for women and children.
These initiatives, he added, align with the Federal Government’s reform agenda and demonstrate the state’s determination to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all residents.
The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment from all stakeholders to sustain media–health sector collaboration as a catalyst for policy advocacy, public engagement, and transparent health governance.
Rel/Khadijah Aliyu
