Nigeria's Dr Ovuoraye Advocates Healthcare Coordination

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized the need for effective coordination among healthcare providers to eliminate barriers to healthcare access. Dr John Ovuoraye, the Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this call during a keynote address at the Health Equity Conference organized by OneBarrow International Limited in Abuja.

The conference, themed “From Policy to Impact: Care Coordination as the Core Engine of Health Equity,” highlighted the necessity for coordinated, evidence-based reforms to strengthen Nigeria's health system and achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030. Ovuoraye stressed that the success of health policies should be measured by their impact on ordinary Nigerians' lives.

He urged collaboration among government representatives, development partners, and civil society to translate commitments into measurable outcomes. Yemi Ajayi, CEO of OneBarrow International Limited, noted that poor coordination among healthcare institutions hampers effective delivery, requiring better communication and information-sharing.