The Minister of Health Isaac Adewole says this year’s World Health Day aligns with Federal Government’s resolve to provide qualitative healthcare for every Nigerian.
He stated this in Abuja at a news conference to mark the 2019 World Health Day with the theme of this year’s World Health Day is ‘Universal Healthcare Coverage, Everyone Everywhere’, and the slogan is ‘Health for All’.
Adewole commended the Federal government for the provision of additional funding for basic healthcare delivery to women and children.
The celebration represents the common interest, partnership and collective action to move from political will to political action, to provide universal health coverage for the benefit of our people.
On curtailing Lassa Fever outbreaks, the Minister said improved facilities had been put in place to ensure early detection of the disease.
He commended development partners such as the World Bank, WHO and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their contributions towards improved healthcare in Nigeria.
