Stephanie Peter, Uyo
President Bola Tinubu has outlined what he described as major achievements of his administration in the health sector, highlighting improvements in healthcare access, workforce development, infrastructure and key health indicators since assuming office.
In a message shared on his official twitter account on Wednesday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare, regardless of location or income level.
According to him, the government has embarked on one of the country’s most comprehensive healthcare reform programmes in decades, with investments targeted at strengthening primary healthcare, expanding health insurance coverage, upgrading specialist hospitals, improving maternal and child health services, and positioning Nigeria as a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
To demonstrate the impact of the reforms, Tinubu said more than six million additional Nigerians have been enrolled in health insurance schemes, expanding access to affordable healthcare services across the country.
The President also reported significant progress in immunisation, stating that over 102 million children have been vaccinated against measles, while 17.1 million girls have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect them against cervical cancer.
On healthcare manpower, he said 78,054 frontline health workers have received training, while 20,000 health professionals have been recruited into federal tertiary health institutions to strengthen service delivery.
Tinubu further disclosed that the Federal Government has completed more than 503 health infrastructure projects nationwide, including the establishment of three world-class cancer centres. He added that 4,164 primary healthcare centres are undergoing revitalisation, with 3,158 already completed, while 14,283 facilities, representing about half of Nigeria’s primary healthcare centres are now functional.
The Presidency also released the Nigerian Health Sector Impact Report to support the President’s claims, highlighting measurable improvements recorded under the Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
According to the report, maternal mortality declined by 17 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023, while newborn mortality fell by 10 per cent over the same period.
The report also indicated that the National Health Insurance Authority funded 40,000 free Caesarean section procedures between 2024 and 2026, while the Federal Government financed more than 4,000 free repairs for women living with vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF).
The administration said the interventions reflect its broader strategy of expanding access to quality healthcare, reducing preventable deaths and strengthening Nigeria’s health system through sustained investment in infrastructure, personnel and essential medical services.