Tinubu Reels Out Administration’s Health Sector Gains

President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as significant achievements recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, saying ongoing reforms are improving healthcare access, strengthening the workforce and delivering better health outcomes nationwide.

In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President said every Nigerian deserves access to quality healthcare regardless of location or income.

According to Tinubu, his administration, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has implemented one of the country’s most comprehensive healthcare transformation programmes in decades.

“We are revitalising Primary Healthcare Centres, expanding health insurance, protecting millions of children through immunisation, strengthening our health workforce, upgrading specialist hospitals, improving maternal and child health, and positioning Nigeria to become a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment,” he stated.

The President said the reforms have already produced measurable results.

He disclosed that six million additional Nigerians have been enrolled in health insurance, while 4,161 Primary Healthcare Centres are undergoing revitalisation, with 3,158 projects already completed.

According to him, 14,283 primary healthcare facilities, representing more than half of Nigeria’s PHCs, are now functional.

Tinubu also said over 102 million children have been vaccinated against measles and rubella, while 17.1 million girls have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect against cervical cancer.

He added that 78,054 frontline health workers have been trained, while 20,000 health professionals have been recruited into federal tertiary hospitals.

The President further revealed that 503 health infrastructure projects have been completed nationwide, alongside the development of three world-class cancer treatment centres.

“These reforms are about saving lives today while building a stronger, more resilient health system for generations to come,” Tinubu said, urging Nigerians to review the Nigeria Health Sector Impact Report released by the Presidency.

Supporting the President’s claims, the Presidency stated that maternal mortality declined by 17 per cent in 2025 compared to 2023 across 172 Maternal and Child Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative local government areas, while newborn mortality fell by 10 per cent.

The report also said over 40,000 women benefited from free Caesarean sections through the National Health Insurance Authority, while more than 4,000 women received free vesico-vaginal fistula surgeries.

The Presidency maintained that the reforms are designed to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve public health outcomes and position Nigeria as a leading destination for healthcare investment and pharmaceutical manufacturing.