Nigeria, EPICSTORIAN – In a continued effort towards advancing Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure, the FG-Adamawa Healthcare MoU formalizes an agreement to upgrade Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres
At the MoU signing ceremony on December 2, 2024, Professor Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the transformative potential of the agreement as the initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly in Nigeria’s northeast region.
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Represented by Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom, Prof. Pate highlighted that this collaboration reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to expand access to quality healthcare across the country.
“This upgrade is crucial not only for Adamawa but also for neighboring regions, strengthening the nation’s health infrastructure,” Kachollom stated.
Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, praised the Federal Government’s foresight in enhancing the state’s medical facilities.
She reaffirmed Adamawa’s commitment, under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to supporting these health institutions. “This initiative aligns with our strategic focus on health sector development, ensuring better services for our citizens,” Farauta added.
Chief Felix Tangwami, the State Commissioner for Health, according to Fmino, also expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry for its impactful contributions. He noted that improved healthcare facilities would address critical gaps in the state’s medical services, benefiting thousands of residents.
Healthcare Challenges in Nigeria
Despite ongoing reforms, Nigeria’s healthcare system faces numerous challenges. Inadequate infrastructure, underfunding, and workforce shortages persist, especially in rural areas.
The country allocates less than 6% of its annual budget to healthcare, falling short of the 15% target recommended by the Abuja Declaration. This underfunding leads to poor infrastructure and limited access to essential medicines and vaccines.
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Brain drain further worsen these issues of quality healthcare, with many healthcare professionals seeking better opportunities abroad, reducing Nigeria’s doctor-to-patient ratio to approximately 1:5,000—well below the WHO recommendation.
However, recent initiatives like the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and strategic public-private partnerships aim to address these challenges, which may foster hope for a more resilient system for Nigerians.
