Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria

The Red Letter: A National Call to Protect Our Health 📌“The Red Letter” from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, prof. Muhammad Ali Pate , is more than an announcement. It’s a call to every Nigerian to take ownership of our nation’s health. 📌Through this message, the Minister announces the release of ₦32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund @TheBHCPF already disbursed directly to primary health care facilities across Nigeria. 📌It’s a reminder that these funds belong to you and your community, to strengthen clinics, improve services, and save lives. This Red Letter embodies the heart of the Federal Government’s health reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda ; transparency, community participation, and shared responsibility in building a stronger, fairer health system for all. #TheRedLetter #RenewedHopeHealth #BHCPF #HealthReforms #HealthForAll #NigeriaHealthReforms #MinistryOfHealthNG

Nigeria’s health reforms took centre stage at the World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings! Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate showcased the measurable impact of the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) — 80 million primary healthcare visits in 2025 alone, up from 20 million in 2023. With stronger financing, aligned donor support, and growing local pharmaceutical capacity, Nigeria’s health system reform is delivering results that count. #NigeriaHealthReform #SWApWorks #RenewedHopeHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #MinistryOfHealthNG

The numbers are in — and they tell a powerful story. The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) shows that Nigeria’s health reforms are making measurable progress: ✔️ Declining fertility rates ✔️ More skilled birth attendance ✔️ Rising immunisation coverage ✔️ Falling child mortality But it also reveals where we must go faster — tackling stunting, improving antenatal care, and closing the gaps in family planning. For the Federal Government, this is more than data — it’s direction. The NDHS will guide decisions at the upcoming National Council on Health (NCH) and Joint Annual Review (JAR), ensuring every new policy is rooted in evidence and equity. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, health remains a national priority — because a healthy Nigeria is a thriving Nigeria. #NDHS2024 #NigeriaHealthReforms #RenewedHope #PrimaryHealthCare #HealthForAll #DataForAction #MinistryOfHealthNG

Nigeria Sets the Pace for Global Health Reform — Pate Highlights Results of Renewed Hope Investments At the 2025 World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., Coordinating Minister Muhammad Pate shared how Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reforms — under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — are delivering real results: ✅ 8,500 revitalised PHCs nationwide ✅ 70,000 frontline health workers retrained ✅ 20 million Nigerians now insured ✅ Local manufacturing taking off through #PVAC From reform to real impact — Nigeria’s leadership in health is being recognised globally. 📹 Watch highlights from Prof. Pate’s global engagements in Washington D.C. #RenewedHope #NigeriaHealthReform #SWAp #HealthForAll #MinistryOfHealthNG

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Healthcare: Prof. Pate Commissions New Health Projects in Gombe In a sustained push to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary healthcare system, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, over the weekend commissioned multiple state-of-the-art facilities at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe (FTHG), alongside His Excellency, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State. The commissioning which is the first in a series of hospital upgrades set to take place nationwide underscores the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to improving healthcare delivery and aligning tertiary institutions with global standards. Among the newly inaugurated projects are the National Health Insurance & Retainership Complex, 128-Slice Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan Machine, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Complex, Isolation and Molecular Laboratory, Full Electronic Medical Records Data System, Internal Road Network Linking All Departments, New Engineering Services Complex, and the Institute of Health Sciences and Technology Complex. In addition, the hospital launched Free Ambulance and Emergency Healthcare Access as well as Free Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care Access, reaffirming the administration’s focus on equitable, lifesaving services for all Nigerians. Speaking at the event, Prof. Pate noted that the Gombe projects demonstrate the Ministry’s resolve to translate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda into tangible improvements in health outcomes, while advancing the Ministerial Four-Point Agenda—improving governance, enhancing population health, unlocking the health value chain, and strengthening health security. “These facilities represent more than infrastructure; they embody our vision of a responsive, modern health system that puts patients first, supports health workers, and delivers care that meets global standards,” Prof. Pate stated. Governor Yahaya commended the Federal Government for its continued investment in the state’s health sector, noting that the new facilities will significantly enhance healthcare access across the Northeast and further position Gombe as a regional medical hub. As similar commissioning ceremonies unfold across the country, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare continues to drive reforms aimed at building resilient, people-centered, and technology-driven tertiary health institutions, ensuring that every Nigerian—regardless of location—can access quality, affordable, and dependable healthcare.

HEALTH FOR ALL, NOT FOR SALE: FG CAUTIONS WORKERS ON ACCOUNTABILITY IN MEDICAL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government recently flagged off the nationwide distribution of medical supplies to Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across all 774 Local Government Areas, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to revitalise Nigeria’s healthcare system. At the ceremony, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, cautioned health workers and warehouse managers at both Federal and State levels against diverting or mismanaging medical supplies intended for public use. “These commodities must serve the interest of the Nigerian people. We will carry out periodic evaluations of their distribution and utilisation to ensure accountability and transparency,” Prof. Pate said. He reiterated that health is everybody’s business, urging Nigerians to protect their PHCs and support frontline health workers who are vital to community wellbeing. The distribution covers 774 PHCs nationwide — one per LGA, ensuring equitable access to essential medical commodities. In addition, the Federal Government announced further investments, including: • $3 million worth of new equipment for at least 200 newly renovated PHCs this year. • $12 million worth of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) commodities and supplies, including family planning commodities, to expand access to quality care. This initiative, coordinated by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, reflects government’s determination to strengthen PHCs as the first point of care for Nigerians. “This renewed investment is a clear sign of our commitment to reform, transparency, and accountability in the health sector. Nigerians deserve reliable, accessible, and quality healthcare — starting from the grassroots,” Prof. Pate affirmed. The Federal Government emphasised that the fight for better health outcomes is inseparable from the demand for accountability and reform, ensuring that public resources truly serve the Nigerian people.

Abuja, Nigeria | 11 September 2025 Today, Nigeria launched The Big Push to End Malaria — a landmark convening of African leaders, partners, civil society, and the private sector. In his keynote, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, delivered a strong call to action: 👉🏾 “Malaria is our problem. We must first do what we need to do, while appreciating the support of global partners. Nigeria is committed to domesticating the response and tailoring solutions to our own context.” 🔹 Nigeria accounts for 27% of global malaria cases and 31% of malaria deaths. With Africa bearing 90% of the global burden, Prof. Pate emphasised that malaria elimination requires: • Strengthened domestic health financing • Local production of diagnostics, medicines & bed nets • Greater innovation, integration, and accountability The event, hosted by Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) with RBM, ALMA, and FCDO, marks a decisive new era of African-led solutions. As Dr. Adekunle Iziaq Salako (Minister of State for Health) and Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah (House Committee Chair on HIV/AIDS, TB & Malaria) stressed — malaria can only be defeated if Africa unites to drive sustainable, homegrown change. 🦟 The Big Push signals a shift: from dependency to ownership, from fragmentation to concerted action. Together, we can end malaria. #EndMalaria #BigPush2025 #GlobalHealth #NigeriaHealth #HealthLeadership #RenewedHope

National Energy Vision 2 days to go! The National Dialogue will unlock solutions for powering Nigeria’s health sector. Join the conversation. The future is now. 🔋🏥 #Power4Health #MinistryOfHealthNG

Sustainability & Climate 4 days left! To the first National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector. This Dialogue is not just about energy; it’s about saving lives. Tell us what outcomes you expect from this dialogue #EnergisingHealth #PoweringHealthNG #MinistryOfHealthNG Let’s link energy to equity.

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare NIGERIA AND BRAZIL STRENGTHEN HEALTH COOPERATION: FIVE-YEAR JOINT ACTION PLAN PROPOSED Brazil, | 26 August 2025 — The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako, joined the delegation accompanying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on a State Visit to Brazil, aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two nations. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the visit as the “restart of Nigeria–Brazil relations”, as both Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening South–South cooperation for the mutual benefit of their citizens. During high-level engagements between ministers and senior officials, Nigeria proposed: The development of a Five-Year Joint Action Plan to operationalize the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July 2025 between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria and Brazil’s Ministry of Health. A strategic government-to-government procurement framework for the health sectors of both countries, aimed at promoting transparency, reducing costs, and strengthening local supply chains. Speaking on the outcomes, Dr. Salako said: “Nigeria is committed to building strong, reform-driven partnerships that directly improve the lives of our citizens. This proposed Joint Action Plan and procurement framework with Brazil will help us expand access to affordable medicines, strengthen our health workforce, and deliver better services across the country.” The Ministry emphasised that this renewed partnership reflects Nigeria’s reform-forward agenda in the health sector, ensuring that international cooperation delivers tangible results in improved healthcare delivery. This renewed Nigeria–Brazil partnership signals a reform-focused approach to health sector development, prioritizing innovation, affordability, and sustainability in delivering quality care to citizens. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare remains committed to ensuring that international cooperation directly translates into improved health services, access to essential medicines, and stronger health systems for all Nigerians.