Minister Urges Action to Boost Nigeria's Health Financing System

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasized the need for concrete actions to strengthen Nigeria's health financing system despite some progress. Pate called on the government, development partners, and the private sector to commit to measurable and financed health initiatives.

He highlighted challenges in health financing, including low insurance coverage and inconsistent funding. Pate stressed the importance of state and local governments in driving primary healthcare funding and management.

The dialogue aimed to address gaps in health financing and encourage increased investment from the private sector to improve healthcare services in Nigeria.