The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate has said many Nigerians rely on public facilities and sometimes do not seek medical care at all due to affordability issues.
Pate said this on Friday at the fifth legislative summit on health in Abuja themed, “Improving Legislative Stewardship and Accountability for Universal Health Coverage.”
The minister said the Health Sector Renewal Investment which was unveiled in December 2023 will help to address some challenges in the health sector.
The minister noted that a comprehensive survey carried out among 2,500 Nigerians to understand their expectations, experiences, and concerns regarding healthcare revealed that, “Many Nigerians rely on public facilities, private facilities, or sometimes do not seek medical care at all due to affordability issues. The quality of care in many facilities was also found lacking.
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Noting that is traditional health issues like maternal, newborn, and child health, and infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV persist, non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancers are becoming more prevalent as our population ages.”
Noting that is traditional health issues like maternal, newborn, and child health, and infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV persist, non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancers are becoming more prevalent as our population ages.”
Ukpai highlighted that collaboration between Civil Society Organisations, and legislative engagement could also enhance healthcare delivery in the country.
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