Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have successfully attracted over $4.8 billion in investments. This achievement reflects President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system. The announcement was made during the commissioning and grand opening of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, where Shettima emphasized the need for collaboration to ensure that every Nigerian receives adequate care.
Shettima highlighted the four key pillars of the government’s health sector reforms: transforming healthcare governance, improving population health outcomes, unlocking the healthcare value chain, and strengthening health security. He also mentioned initiatives led by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, aimed at boosting domestic production of essential medical supplies and drugs, as well as strengthening primary healthcare by increasing the number of fully functional centers across the country.
Despite these strides, Shettima acknowledged the ongoing challenges, including high medicine costs, long hospital wait times, and a shortage of health workers. He stressed that the success of these reforms, particularly in improving access to quality healthcare, will depend heavily on private sector involvement. He also noted that the National Economic Council, under his chairmanship, has prioritized investments in human capital development, with a focus on health and nutrition.
