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HEALTHCARE: FG ADDRESSES HEALTHCARE FUNDING, POLICY GAP

By James Agbor

Federal Government has expressed optimism in addressing all funding and policies gaps in order to tackle the challenges in the nation’s healthcare system amid United States supports withdrawal.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Pate gave the assurance in Abuja during an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Prof. Pate noted that although the US decision was sudden but its impact was reduced as a result of the various measures put in place earlier by the federal government through policies and interventions.

The Minister added that the collaboration between the Federal, State and Local government in initiating programes and interventions that are already yielding results in the healthcare sector will immensely address some health challenges in the country.

Prof. Pate however assured that the executive would continue to work more closely with the national assembly members to ensure that Nigerians domesticate, internalize ideas that will help tackle malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis in the country.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amobi Ogah disclosed that the committee is engaging with the Minister in order to be on the same page to ensure that programs and projects relating to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria are implemented seamlessly without bottlenecks because of their critical importance in saving the lives of Nigerians.

Hon. Ogar while fielding answers to journalists during an interview after an interactive session with the House Committee therefore advocates for the creation of a Healthcare SectorTrust Fund to take care of eventualities and gaps in funding.

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By James Agbor

Federal Government has expressed optimism in addressing all funding and policies gaps in order to tackle the challenges in the nation’s healthcare system amid United States supports withdrawal.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Pate gave the assurance in Abuja during an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Prof. Pate noted that although the US decision was sudden but its impact was reduced as a result of the various measures put in place earlier by the federal government through policies and interventions.

The Minister added that the collaboration between the Federal, State and Local government in initiating programes and interventions that are already yielding results in the healthcare sector will immensely address some health challenges in the country.

Prof. Pate however assured that the executive would continue to work more closely with the national assembly members to ensure that Nigerians domesticate, internalize ideas that will help tackle malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis in the country.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amobi Ogah disclosed that the committee is engaging with the Minister in order to be on the same page to ensure that programs and projects relating to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria are implemented seamlessly without bottlenecks because of their critical importance in saving the lives of Nigerians.

Hon. Ogar while fielding answers to journalists during an interview after an interactive session with the House Committee therefore advocates for the creation of a Healthcare SectorTrust Fund to take care of eventualities and gaps in funding.

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By James Agbor

Federal Government has expressed optimism in addressing all funding and policies gaps in order to tackle the challenges in the nation’s healthcare system amid United States supports withdrawal.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Pate gave the assurance in Abuja during an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Prof. Pate noted that although the US decision was sudden but its impact was reduced as a result of the various measures put in place earlier by the federal government through policies and interventions.

The Minister added that the collaboration between the Federal, State and Local government in initiating programes and interventions that are already yielding results in the healthcare sector will immensely address some health challenges in the country.

Prof. Pate however assured that the executive would continue to work more closely with the national assembly members to ensure that Nigerians domesticate, internalize ideas that will help tackle malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis in the country.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amobi Ogah disclosed that the committee is engaging with the Minister in order to be on the same page to ensure that programs and projects relating to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria are implemented seamlessly without bottlenecks because of their critical importance in saving the lives of Nigerians.

Hon. Ogar while fielding answers to journalists during an interview after an interactive session with the House Committee therefore advocates for the creation of a Healthcare SectorTrust Fund to take care of eventualities and gaps in funding.

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By James Agbor

Federal Government has expressed optimism in addressing all funding and policies gaps in order to tackle the challenges in the nation’s healthcare system amid United States supports withdrawal.

Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Pate gave the assurance in Abuja during an interactive session with the House Committee on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Prof. Pate noted that although the US decision was sudden but its impact was reduced as a result of the various measures put in place earlier by the federal government through policies and interventions.

The Minister added that the collaboration between the Federal, State and Local government in initiating programes and interventions that are already yielding results in the healthcare sector will immensely address some health challenges in the country.

Prof. Pate however assured that the executive would continue to work more closely with the national assembly members to ensure that Nigerians domesticate, internalize ideas that will help tackle malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis in the country.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Amobi Ogah disclosed that the committee is engaging with the Minister in order to be on the same page to ensure that programs and projects relating to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria are implemented seamlessly without bottlenecks because of their critical importance in saving the lives of Nigerians.

Hon. Ogar while fielding answers to journalists during an interview after an interactive session with the House Committee therefore advocates for the creation of a Healthcare SectorTrust Fund to take care of eventualities and gaps in funding.

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