Back in Lusaka, Zambia for the Regional Committee meeting of WHO African Region. Will be engaging with our Ministers of Health on how we can serve them better. #RC75 #Together

This morning, together with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Chris Elias and Dr Sania Nishtar, I met with Health Ministers and representatives from the Central African Republic, Chad, Niger and Nigeria to review efforts to stop #polio in the Lake Chad Basin. I welcome their strong commitment and

Health is the smartest investment a nation can make. At #RC75AFRO, governments and partners are called to accelerate domestic investment and mobilise leadership across all sectors. A healthier Africa is a stronger, more prosperous Africa.

Under the steady-handed leadership of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our public health system is being strengthened, repositioned, and equipped for a 21st century that is certain to continue ushering in various levels of globalized health threats and

🚱 Is standing water safe to drink? NO! Always rely on treated sources or purify natural water through boiling, filtering, or chemical treatment. Protect your health—choose safe water! #SafeWater

The downward trend in childhood vaccination rates in England is very concerning and increases the risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. The decline also adds to the wider public health challenges present in England. pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-…

The National Dialogue on Health Financing is officially underway! Hosted by Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA with partners, this high-level forum is reimagining how Nigeria funds healthcare — toward equity, sustainability & universal access. #NHFD #HealthForAll #NigeriaHealth #HealthFinancing

Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA WHO African Region World Health Organization (WHO) Alex Gasasira Alex Chimbaru Kulchumi Hammanyero Nigeria Health Watch “Two years ago, we anticipated the shifts we now see in health financing. UHC demands bold reforms.” — Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate outlined Nigeria’s strategic 4 health pillars driving transformation: 1. Governance for

Just arrived in Abuja 🇳🇬 for the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue. Looking forward to productive engagement with stakeholders on advancing health sovereignty and sustainable domestic financing to accelerate Nigeria’s path to #UHC.

WHO Nigeria welcomes the WHO African Region Regional Director Prof. Mohamed Janabi to Nigeria as he attends the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue. #UniversalHealthCoverage

Pleasure meeting today with Muhammad Ali Pate, Minister Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA, to discuss stronger WHO–#Nigeria collaboration. Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative is a pivotal step to reforming primary health care and enhancing health financing. World Health Organization (WHO) is fully committed to

Good meeting today with Wafaa ElFadil Saeed Abdelatef of UNICEF Nigeria, Mr Koessan Kuawu of UNFPA Nigeria & Dr Koubagnine Takpa of UNAIDSNigeria on strengthening collaboration to support Nigeria’s bold health reforms and accelerate progress on health-related SDGs. Strong UN collaboration is

Fruitful discussion today with Mohamed M. M. Fall, United Nations Nigeria Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator, on strengthening collaboration for Nigeria’s health priorities. World Health Organization (WHO) remains committed to aligning with the broader UN agenda to advance health and humanitarian outcomes for all

I was privileged to attend the National Health Financing Dialogue today in Abuja, 🇳🇬. Nigeria’s leadership in health financing reform is timely and commendable. With over 223 million citizens, how the country finances health is vital for the well-being of its people and for the

Today marked an important milestone in our shared journey toward universal health coverage, as we convened the National Dialogue on Health Financing in Nigeria under the theme “Turning Health Commitments into Tangible Impact through Government Action and Partner Collaboration.”

Today at the National Health Financing Dialogue 2025 (#NHFDNGR2025), Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, delivered a keynote that reframed health financing as human infrastructure and a pillar of national security. In his words: “This

Friends, I have just wrapped up a meaningful two-day visit to Abuja, Nigeria, where I had the privilege of attending discussions on financial innovation, health insurance and advancing Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria. My heartfelt thanks to Professor Muhammad Ali Pate for the

Field epidemiologists are the backbone of outbreak detection & response! On #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, I celebrate World Health Organization (WHO)’s work with the Global Field Epidemiology Partnership #GFEP & FETPs worldwide as we collectively build skilled, connected workforces to keep communities safe

Clean air should not be a luxury. It’s a right. Where you live shouldn't determine your health. But right now, it does. On #WorldCleanAirDay, World Health Organization (WHO) calls on leaders to take action and tackle this unfairness. Reducing air pollution helps prevent heart disease, asthma, and lung

Frontline responders are pivotal in our response to end the #Ebola outbreak. Together with #DRC health authorities we’re protecting those who are protecting our communities.