Backed by the visionary and bold leadership of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Bola Ahmed Tinubu), GCFR, I am deeply honored to share that Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reform, under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (#NHSRII) has received global recognition, as I

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the first Quarterly Performance Review and Dialogue for the year, executed, for the first time, through a truly integrated governance approach. This marks a major milestone in health sector coordination, and it is in

Two months ago, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) inaugurated the 774 National Health Fellows #NHF —one for each local government area—as a strategic investment in youth leadership for health. This milestone is a flagship intervention under the

MSD for Mothers HSDF SCIDaR PharmAccessNG Njide Ndili Iyadunni Olubode LSMOH Kaduna State Ministry of Health Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board Society for Family Health J Anyanti Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Onyedikachi Vivianne Ihekweazu Chibuike Alagboso WHO Nigeria AlignMNH mDoc Healthcare Nneka Mobisson Helium Health Muhammad Ali Pate Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA NHIA NIGERIA NPHCDA Dr. Muyi Aina Jhpiego Onyedikachi Ewe JhpiegoNigeria Lagos State Primary Health Care Board NCDC U.S. CDC Nigeria Kano State Ministry of Health Prof. Akin Abayomi SWAp Coordination Office Kelechi Ohiri Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), highlighted the importance of policy alignment and accountability. “What we need is not just programmes, but synergy. Every intervention must work within a harmonised system if we are to truly reduce

Amidst global shifts in health financing, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate Muhammad Ali Pate , along with Dr. Muntaqa Umar-sadiq Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq (National Coordinator, SWAp Coordination Office), Dr. Muyi Aina Dr. Muyi Aina (Executive

A significant leap forward for cancer care in Nigeria! 🇳🇬 Today, the Federal Government commissioned three new, fully-equipped oncology centers in Enugu, Katsina and Edo. This brings advanced cancer treatment closer to the people. #Nigeria #CancerCare #RenewedHope Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA

🚀 Big opportunities ahead for Nigeria’s health sector! Yesterday at eHealthAfrica's #InsightLearningForum, Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq spoke about opportunities for data-driven innovations & investments in ongoing reforms under the NHSRII. 🎙 Listen & Enjoy. Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA Lawal Bakare, DMD, Dip Adv

FG Moves to Strengthen Health Governance, Launches Transition to Self-Reliance in Financing Essential Health Services Abuja, Nigeria | 11 August 2025 In a decisive step towards health sector reform, improved governance, and sustainable financing, the Federal Ministry of Health

“Nigeria is making a groundbreaking leap towards self-reliance in health. This week, we launched a new chapter to ensure a more efficient national response to HIV/AIDS, TB & Malaria, under the NHSRII reforms anchored by SWAp Coordination Office." — Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq 👇 Read the thread

Designed to be financed from at least one per cent of the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (#CRF) and other sources, including donors’ contributions, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (#BHCPF) provides a Basic Minimum Package of Health Services (#BMPHS) aimed at

Quarterly Update from Muhammad Ali Pate reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to improved healthcare. This is a shared mission—FG, states, partners & citizens must act together. SWAp Office remains focused on driving alignment, transparency & results. Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq

Chima Onoka NHIA NIGERIA SWAp Coordination Office Kurfi Abubakar WHO Nigeria Nkata Chuku Felix Abrahams Obi 🇳🇬🇧🇷 Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA Nigeria Governors' Forum nhcforum Vivianne Ihekweazu NPHCDA Kano State Ministry of Health Lagos State Health Management Agency The Global Fund WAHO | OOAS GIZ African Union John E. Ataguba African Health Economics and Policy Association Alliance for HPSR World Health Organization (WHO) Muhammad Ali Pate Dr. Ify Aniebo Rhodes-Vivour Dr. Muyi Aina PVAC The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria NSIA Njide Ndili NAFDAC NIGERIA Moderated by Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of SWAp Coordination Office, the chat highlighted practical ways to strengthen local manufacturing, expand access to finance, and design policies that not only attract private investment but also ensure better health outcomes for Nigerians.

Today, we join the world in wishing Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate a happy birthday in the spirit of what matters most to him as he steers one of the most consequential health reforms of our time. Earlier this week, at the National Health Financing Dialogue in Abuja, speakers from

After six months of rigorous synchronous and asynchronous learning and community engagement under the close supervision of their mentors, the National Health Fellows are now attempting to apply their skills to community-focused problem-solving with very open minds. During the

Today I had the honour of flagging off the distribution of essential Maternal and Newborn Health commodities to 10 States. Over 80 percent of this first batch is headed to the North West and North East zones. I thank Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Muhammad Ali Pate for their vision and commitment

Today at the Prose Warehouse, Idu Industrial Area, Abuja, I was honoured to flag off the distribution of medical equipment and essential drugs to states across Nigeria. This is more than an event; it is a promise kept under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria’s Health Reforms Gain Global Recognition as SWAp Model Showcases Results at World Bank–IMF Meetings Abuja, Nigeria | Oct 18, 2025 Nigeria’s health sector reforms received global recognition this week as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social

World Bank, WHO Praise Nigeria's SWAp Model as a Blueprint for Sustainable Health Reform.

WORLD BANK, WHO, PRAISE NIGERIA'S SWAp MODEL AS A BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH REFORM Nigeria's ongoing health sector reforms have drawn international recognition, with the country's Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) model featured at the 2025 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in

In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu charge for transparency, accountability and efficient use of public and partner resources, the Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee for the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (#NHSRII) met today to review