Universal Health Coverage: FG Assures Nigerians Of Commitment

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has reaffirmed the Federal Governmts commitment towards achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage in Nigeria.A statement issued to LEADERSHIP, on Thursday, revealed that the Minister gave the assurance during a Road Show Sensitization Campaign to mark the World Universal Healthcare Coverage Day at the Kuchigoro Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.Adewole further encouraged the people of the community to support the government to achieve quality health care across the country.The minister who was represented by the Director, Hospital Services,Dr. Wapada Balami, said that sensitization campaign is part of the Federal Governments commitment towards revitalizing and making functional one primary healthcare (PHC) facility per ward in Nigeria.The statement reads, PHC Kuchigoro could provide the people with easier access to drugs and other health commoditiesthe facility could offer maternal care services to pregnant women and enable the people access regular medical checkups, he said.Responding, Community leader of Kuchigoro, Mr. Ibrahim Wambi, assured that the community would work with the Ministry to achieve Universal Healthcare coverage agenda in the health sector for better delivery.The community will do all it can within its power to safeguard the facility, he added.
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