The Nigerian government has taken significant steps to address healthcare challenges by recruiting 2,497 doctors, midwives/nurses, and community health extension workers in the last six months. This move aims to bridge the manpower gap caused by health worker emigration and enhance healthcare services across the country.
Announcing this development, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, highlighted that an additional 1,400 health facilities now have skilled birth attendants, which is crucial for improving maternal and child health outcomes.
In another stride, the federal government plans to release N50 billion as the first tranche of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). This fund is intended to revitalize primary healthcare facilities, ensuring quality care is accessible to all citizens.
To address the escalating cost of pharmaceuticals, an executive order will be issued in the short term. Additionally, a mid-to-long-term strategy involves domesticating imported drugs within the next three years in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade.
These initiatives underscore the government's commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for all Nigerians.
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