NIGERIA ENDORSES HEALTH FOR PEACE AND PEACE FOR HEALTH.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire
Health Minister

"We are working towards strengthening health security and delivery to achieve the MDGs and Universal Health Coverage UHC." Health Minister, Dr. Ehanire.

Nigeria's Minister of Health, Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire, has on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, endorsed "Health For Peace and Peace For Health", which is the theme for this year's Assembly 75th World Health Assembly taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire made this known on Monday 23rd May 2022 during his presentation.

Dr. Ehanire, during his presentation, according to a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Media and Public Relations Department of the Ministry, Mr. A. A Chindaya and made available to journalists, remarked that, "this is the first physical Assembly since the start of the dreaded covid 19 pandemic which invariable marked the new confidence in us and to resume our work fully after learning vital lessons. 

"We are working towards strengthening health security and delivery to achieve the MDGs and Universal Health Coverage UHC." The Minister stated.

"We are also increasingly recognising the strong role and a vibrant primary  Health care system can play in achieving objectives of the public Health security."

The World Health Assembly is the highest Health body of experts and professionals charge with the responsibility of policy formulation, decisions, and advice on Health related matters for Humanity. Its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland and members meets annually. The last physical meeting by member countries was held in 2019.

The Hon. Minister concluded his speech reiterating the fact that despite all odds and challenges the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is committed to achieving REMARKABLY in the are of Public Health.