The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced plans to revitalise Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria, as part of the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services.
Pate made this known on his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday.
He expressed the need to enhance patient safety strategies and improve the skills of both clinical and non-clinical support staff to ensure better healthcare outcomes for all Nigerians.
During discussions with the Committee of Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, led by Prof Emem Bassey, Pate acknowledged the challenges faced by these hospitals and emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to supporting their crucial work.
He highlighted the importance of shared learning and open processes in achieving the Ministry’s human resources for health training objectives.
Pate also mentioned that the Ministry will expedite necessary waivers to facilitate the hiring of clinical staff.
“We will work to expedite the waivers required as necessary to ensure clinical staff are hired. We will also work with our colleagues in the Power Ministry to reduce the burden of energy requirements of the hospitals, including the use of solar power systems,” Pate stated.
The Minister attributed the success of these initiatives to the strong political will of President Bola Tinubu.
He cited the establishment of a Sector Wide Approach for resource alignment and défragmentation in the health sector, as well as the Presidential Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain Initiative, as examples of President Tinubu’s commitment to improving healthcare.
Pate expressed gratitude for the support of development partners and remained optimistic about achieving the set goals, stating, “With God on our side, we will save lives, produce health, and achieve health security for all Nigerians.”
