EU and Nigeria Strengthen Commitment to Healthcare System

During the 4th European Union Strengthen Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health meeting held in Yola, Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to partnering with the European Union and UNICEF to build a stronger and equitable healthcare system.

The focus is on ensuring no woman, child, or adolescent is left behind. The meeting emphasized the need for participation and engagement to assess the performance of projects in three pilot states: Adamawa, Kwara, and Sokoto.

The Federal Government remains dedicated to providing strategic leadership to enhance reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health. Various stakeholders, including Dr.

Amina Ahmad and Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, commended the EU's initiatives and highlighted the importance of addressing health challenges.

The meeting also aimed to review the progress and impact of the EU-Sarah project, which seeks to reduce maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.