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Options celebrates its 30th anniversary in Nigeria, wrapping up a year of global events to mark this important milestone
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We hosted a panel discussion in Nigeria to celebrate our 30th anniversary on 6 September 2023. The event, which discussed how to unlock health prosperity and universal health coverage in Nigeria, wrapped up a year of global anniversary celebrations to mark this important milestone.
Participants included:
This gathering brought together a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare experts, civil society advocates, private sector leaders, and development partners to discuss the challenges and opportunities in achieving universal health coverage and health prosperity in Nigeria.
Participants recognised the potential of public-private partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery and the significance of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund as a pivotal instrument in achieving UHC in Nigeria, with its primary objective being the improvement of access to essential healthcare services for all citizens.
Participants also noted the critical role that sound public financial management plays in the success of health programmes, and acknowledge the need for prudent fiscal practices, transparency, and accountability. Nigerians can get more health from existing financing mechanisms.
We call upon all stakeholders, including the government, civil society organisations, the private sector, and development partners, to commit to the implementation of these recommendations. Achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria is a shared responsibility that demands sustained efforts, collaboration, and innovation.
Our Evidence for Action programme has been recognised at a global level for advancing progress on maternal, newborn and child health.
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