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The Managing Director, Society for Family Health (SFH), Mr Omokhudu Idogho, has urged the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, to reconfigure Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
He said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
Pate, alongside 45 others, were appointed as ministers and allocated portfolios by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
According to him, Pate should boldly pursue the initial step of a comprehensive shift towards community-centric approaches across all facets of health and social welfare.
Idogho said that one of the critical aspects to face was appropriate healthcare financing.
“We applaud the government’s commitment to innovative financing for health, yet we emphasise the urgency of establishing the right financial mechanisms that grant the underprivileged unimpeded access to affordable healthcare.
“This endeavour will dismantle barriers that prevent vulnerable populations from seeking essential healthcare.
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“Moreover, addressing the foundational determinants of health disparities is paramount.
“We call upon Pate to initiate targeted strategies that rectify health inequalities faced by poor and marginalised groups, thereby fostering an equitable healthcare landscape.”
He also said that the minister should remain guided by scientific evidence, as he had demonstrated throughout his academic and developmental journey.
He added that evidence-informed governance decisions, policies, and guidelines would empower Nigeria to make informed and health-promoting choices.
While congratulating Pate on his appointment, he said that his wealth of global experience would be instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
Idogho said that the ambitious vision and steadfast commitment that have defined Pate’s career were precisely what Nigeria’s healthcare system demanded.
(NAN)
