Nigerian President Bola Tinubu unveiled a major healthcare investment initiative on Tuesday, using the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to improving care.
In a statement posted to his official page, President Tinubu announced the launch of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of a Health Renewal Compact. The agreements represent key early accomplishments just months into his presidency.
“At the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the Health Renewal Compact to mark the Universal Health Coverage Day this afternoon in Abuja, my administration took a critical step in actualizing my campaign promise to deliver improved quality health for Nigerians,” Tinubu wrote.
The president emphasized that providing quality, affordable healthcare for all Nigerians was a core component of the “Renewed Hope” platform he campaigned on. With the support and participation of major multilateral partners like the United Nations and World Health Organization, Tinubu contends that health is finally back as a top priority in Nigeria.
The Health Sector Investment Initiative aims to upgrade care delivery infrastructure and services across the country in the coming years. Increased access and treatments for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases are also targeted areas for improvement.