Nigeria Endorses Health For Peace, Peace For Health – Ehanire

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire on Monday said that Nigeria endorses the “Health for peace and peace for Health” as, the theme for this year’s Assembly.

Ehanire who stated this during his presentation at the 75th World Health Assembly taking place in Geneva, Switzerland said this is the first physical Assembly since the start of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic which invariable marked the new confidence in us and to resume our work fully after learning vital lessons.

The Minister in a statement made available to newsmen by Deputy Director Media and PR FMOH, MR Chindaya A. A stated, “we are working towards strengthening health security and delivery to achieve the MDGs and Universal Health Coverage UHC”.

According to the Minister “we are also increasingly recognizing the strong role and a vibrant primary Health care system can play in achieving objectives of the public Health security “

The World Health Assembly is the highest Health body of experts and professionals charged with the responsibility of policy formulation, decisions, and advice on Health-related matters for Humanity. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland and members meet annually. The last physical meeting by member countries was held in 2019.

The Minister concluded his speech by reiterating the fact that despite all odds and challenges the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is committed to achieving remarkably in the area of Public Health.

By Toyin Adebayo

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