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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that all arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of three major health sector events — the 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR) Conference, the 66th National Council on Health (NCH), and the launch of the second cohort of the National Health Fellows (NHF) programme.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate at a media briefing in Abuja highlighted that the events would mark a significant milestones in the ministry’s drive to strengthen Nigeria’s health system and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
According to the Minister, the Joint Annual Review Conference would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to assess the performance of the health sector over the past year, identify challenges, and develop strategies for improvement.
The 66th National Council on Health, the highest policy-making body on health matters in Nigeria, is expected to bring together Commissioners for Health from all 36 states, heads of health agencies, development partners, and other critical stakeholders to deliberate on emerging health issues and adopt resolutions to guide the sector’s direction.
In addition, the launch of the second cohort of the National Health Fellows programme will focus on building a new generation of young health professionals with leadership and policy implementation skills.
The initiative, the Minister noted, is part of the Ministry’s broader human resource development strategy.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality, equitable, and accessible healthcare services to all Nigerians, emphasizing that the upcoming events would play a crucial role in achieving the goals of the Renewed Hope Health Agenda.
The conferences and launch are scheduled to take place in Abuja, with participants expected from across the federation and international health development partners.
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