Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched an ambitious training programme for over 70,000 frontline health workers, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare system and improving emergency response capabilities nationwide.
The initiative, announced by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, targets healthcare workers across primary, secondary, and tertiary facilities. It focuses on upgrading clinical skills, enhancing digital health capacity, and strengthening community-level healthcare delivery.
Speaking on the programme, Prof. Pate explained, “This programme forms part of the administration’s broader agenda to rebuild the health sector, expand access to quality care, and improve health outcomes for Nigerians.” He further emphasized the long-term importance of investing in healthcare personnel: “Investing in the health workforce is essential to achieving universal health coverage and sustaining long-term national development.”
The training is expected to improve service delivery, boost preparedness for public health emergencies, and strengthen the country’s overall healthcare infrastructure. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that health workers are fully equipped to tackle disease outbreaks and meet the needs of Nigerians.
This programme marks a key step in the government’s broader agenda to reform and modernize the health sector, aiming for a more resilient system capable of delivering quality care across the nation.
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