By: Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system took centre stage in Sokoto on Tuesday as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Ali Pate, urged leaders of federal tertiary hospitals to deepen collaboration and drive reforms that will deliver accessible and efficient healthcare services nationwide.
Pate made the call at the 113th Regular Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals (CCMDFTH), hosted by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital.
Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its healthcare system took centre stage in Sokoto on Tuesday as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Ali Pate, urged leaders of federal tertiary hospitals to deepen collaboration and drive reforms that will deliver accessible and efficient healthcare services nationwide.
Pate made the call at the 113th Regular Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals (CCMDFTH), hosted by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital.
Represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Adesola Adegoke, the minister stressed that leaders of tertiary health institutions bear a critical responsibility to translate policy discussions into tangible improvements in hospitals and communities.
He commended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sokoto State Government and the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, describing it as a model for other states in strengthening healthcare delivery.(Vanguard)
