By Destiny Obinna
President Bola Tinubu has received a briefing on the progress of ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s health sector, as the Federal Government pursues efforts to improve healthcare delivery, expand access to affordable services and strengthen the country’s health system.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, briefed the President on Monday, October 12, 2026, on the implementation of the reforms under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII).
The initiative provides the framework for coordinating the Federal Government’s health sector reform efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the briefing underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, improving population health outcomes and expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare.
The reforms are also aimed at building a more resilient health system capable of responding to the country’s healthcare needs.
The ministry said the ultimate objective of the ongoing efforts was to advance the government’s core health sector mandate of saving lives, reducing physical and financial pain, and producing health for all Nigerians.
