The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritising primary healthcare and collaborative efforts with stakeholders.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate made the pledge at the legislative dialogue on improving maternal health in Nigeria in Abuja.
A statement signed by the Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Remi Adeleke, made available to newsmen on Sunday noted that representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Assembly, and partners convened to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare services.
Pate, who was represented by the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina declared that reduction of child and maternal mortality is a topmost area of focus in the renewed hope agenda of the present administration.
