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November 15, 2019
The World Health Organisation, WHO says it is supportingNigeria’s legislative network in achieving Universal Health Coverage UHC,through the collaboration of the European Union.
WHO Officer inCharge, Clement Peter made this known in a goodwill message at the 3 AnnualSummit of the Legislative Network for UHC in Abuja with the theme: “Efficiencyin the Health Sector and the Role of Legislators’’. The Universal HealthCoverage is the ability of citizens to access quality healthcare serviceswithout going through financial hardships.
Peter said WHOwould continue to leverage on its unique network to share lessons learnt fromthe country through the regional office to other countries of Africa.
Chairman, GhanaParliamentary Committee on Health, Kwabena Twum-Nuamah said many constituentsin African countries were unable to access healthcare, because they do not havethe means to pay out of their pocket.
Also, World Bankrepresentative, Olumide Okunola said it was the responsibility of legislators in the country to ensure that Nigerians received quality healthcareservices, regardless of who was paying for them.