President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on his 58th birthday, commending his contributions to the transformation of Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu highlighted several health sector initiatives implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President said more than 3,100 primary healthcare centres had been revitalised, while the reorganisation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund had enabled over 37 million Nigerians to access basic healthcare services.
He also cited investments in health infrastructure and manpower, including the establishment of three oncology centres across the geopolitical zones to reduce medical tourism.
According to the President, more than 20,000 health professionals have been recruited into federal tertiary hospitals to cushion the impact of brain drain, while over 78,000 frontline health workers have been trained to improve the quality of primary healthcare delivery.
Tinubu also noted that more than 17.1 million adolescent girls had received HPV vaccinations as part of efforts to protect them against cervical cancer.
The President commended Pate for facilitating investments in Nigeria’s healthcare value chain and pharmaceutical sector through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain.
He said the initiative had so far secured a project pipeline worth more than $5 billion.
Tinubu described Pate as a distinguished and globally acclaimed health professional, praising his contributions to the health and social welfare sector.
He wished the minister good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the country.
The President also joined Pate’s family, friends and associates in celebrating his birthday.
Boluwatife Enome
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