FG to establish 10 ‘world-class’ oncology, diagnostic centres, retrain 120,000 health workers

FG to establish 10 ‘world-class’ oncology, diagnostic centres, retrain 120,000 health workers

 The federal government has unveiled two healthcare
initiatives to improve the well-being of Nigerians.

 

Speaking at the launch on Friday in Bauchi, President Bola
Tinubu, represented by Ali Pate, minister of health, said the projects will
complement the ongoing expansion of cancer infrastructure and equipment in six
federal teaching hospitals.

 

Through the first initiative — the Nigeria Sovereign
Investment Authority (NSIA) healthcare expansion programme — ten world-class
healthcare facilities specialising in oncology and diagnostics will be
established across the nation’s six geopolitical zones.

 

The president said in addition to providing essential
healthcare to Nigerians, the facilities will reverse the trend of outbound
medical tourism.

 

He said upon completion of the first phase, the NSIA,
through Medserve, its subsidiary, will operate the largest chain of oncology
and diagnostic centres in West Africa.

 

He said the centres will have the capacity to train up to
500 clinicians over three years and will enhance clinical trial and research
capabilities.

 

“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the coordinating
minister of health and social welfare, the coordinating minister of the
economy, and the NSIA for their vision, innovation, and dedication to making
this programme a reality,” the president was quoted as saying.

 

 “Through inter-sectoral
partnerships like these, we can achieve significant healthcare and economic
outcomes.

 

“This programme will serve as a blueprint for future
healthcare infrastructure projects, propelling us towards our national
healthcare goals: saving lives, reducing suffering, and ensuring health for all
Nigerians.”

 

The president said through the second initiative, 120,000
frontline health workers will be retrained.

 

Tinubu said equipping health workers with the latest skills
and knowledge will ensure they are well-prepared to meet the evolving
healthcare needs of Nigerians.

 

 “I am proud of the
remarkable progress we are making, particularly in unlocking healthcare value
chains, restructuring the basic health care provision fund to expand access to
primary health care by all Nigerians, expanding health insurance, and enhancing
health human resources,” he said

 

“By making universal health coverage a priority at all
levels, this administration aims to foster a vibrant workforce and drive
greater economic and social development for the Nigerian people.”

Source: FG to establish 10 ‘world-class’ oncology, diagnostic centres, retrain 120,000 health workers

 - NigerianEye

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