The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says President Bola Tinubu’s administration places great importance on creating synergy between federal, state and local governments, as well as the important role of traditional leaders across Nigeria in the implementation of its cross-cutting health reform initiatives.
The government is fully committed to eradicating polio, expanding primary healthcare, and reducing maternal and child mortality in Katsina State and across the entirety of Nigeria.
Speaking during his visit to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda in Katsina on Tuesday, the Coordinating Minister emphasized the necessity of strong leadership at the state level to track and address key health challenges in close collaboration with the federal government and development partners, in addition to the importance of monitoring vaccination efforts, addressing non-compliance, and improving healthcare delivery at the grassroots level, highlighting that the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project has been introduced to provide essential support for vulnerable pregnant women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.
Professor Pate further noted that the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance Scheme (NEMSAS) is establishing emergency transport access for women in remote areas, ensuring that they can expeditiously reach healthcare facilities in critical situations.
The Coordinating Minister then departed Katsina State and proceeded to Sokoto State, where he met the Sultan of Sokoto to brief him on the ongoing implementation of health sector reforms and to deepen existing collaboration.
The Minister also appreciated the Government of Sokoto State for its efforts in advancing the health reforms when he visited His Excellency Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu at the Sokoto Government House today.
The high-level ministerial delegation included key partners with representation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Aliko Dangote Foundation, the World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.
