By Hussaini Ibrahim
The Federal Government has strengthened collaboration with state governments and media executives across Nigeria to improve primary health care (PHC) delivery and promote better health outcomes nationwide.
This was the highlight of a high-level health media dialogue held in Abuja, which brought together key stakeholders from the Federal and State Ministries of Health, as well as top media representatives, to foster stronger partnerships and sustain advocacy for health sector reforms.
The engagement, according to participants, aimed to bridge communication gaps between policymakers and the media, while developing practical strategies to enhance health care financing, transparency, and accountability in line with national priorities and global health goals.
Speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health system.
He said that over the past two years, the government had built national consensus around its development agenda, adding that “in the health sector, the results of these efforts are beginning to manifest.”
Also in attendance were the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, both of whom endorsed the dialogue’s resolutions and pledged continued collaboration to ensure equitable and accessible PHC services nationwide.
Dr. Yusuf, in his remarks, said the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remained committed to advancing quality health care delivery at the grassroots.
He noted that the state had intensified investments in revitalising PHC facilities, recruiting and training health workers, and expanding essential health services—especially for women and children.
According to him, Kano has recorded notable progress in routine immunisation, maternal and child health programmes, and disease prevention and control initiatives, while also promoting stronger community participation to ensure sustainability.
Dr. Yusuf said these efforts align with the Federal Government’s reform agenda and reaffirm the state’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all residents.
The dialogue concluded with a shared commitment from all stakeholders to sustain media-health sector collaboration as a critical driver of policy advocacy, public engagement, and transparent health governance.
Participants resolved to continue working collectively to amplify health messages, improve accountability, and strengthen Nigeria’s primary health care system.