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It was an insightful session today at the World Economic Forum
@wef
as I joined other global leaders, including Anita Zaidi
@AnitaZaidi
of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
of
@UNICEF
, and Bernd Montag
@bernd_montag
of Siemens Healthineers
@SiemensHealth
, to discuss the critical importance of investing in women’s health. It also provided an opportunity to share Nigeria’s bold reforms and achievements of HE President Bola Ahmed, GCFR,
@officialABAT
under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative ( #NHSRII ).
I highlighted the longstanding neglect of women’s health in global health policies, from reproductive and maternal health to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Through NHSRII, we are implementing targeted reforms to address these gaps. This includes revitalizing thousands of primary healthcare centers
@NphcdaNG
, training over 53,000 frontline health workers, and introducing financial protection mechanisms to ensure women can access essential services, including antenatal and emergency obstetric care, without financial hardship.
Our approach integrates innovation and insights from women themselves. For example, focus groups in northeastern Nigeria revealed cultural misconceptions that limit the use of maternal health services, underscoring the need for policies grounded in the lived realities of women. Additionally, we are leveraging Nigeria’s mixed health system by working with the private sector to localize the production of reproductive health commodities and expand economic opportunities for women through job creation in healthcare.
We are also prioritizing women’s leadership in healthcare governance through initiatives like the National Health Fellows Program, ensuring women are at the forefront of shaping inclusive policies. These efforts are driven by our commitment to equity and reflect the broader Renewed Hope Agenda’s whole-of-society / whole -of-government approach to achieving better health outcomes for all Nigerians.
I would like to acknowledge our moderator, Ms Fifi Peters
@FifiPeters
of CNBC Africa
@cnbcafrica
, for facilitating such a vibrant and insightful session that allowed us to explore these critical issues with depth and purpose.
Investing in women’s health is not just a health priority; it is essential for economic and social transformation. Through collaboration, shared accountability, and innovation, we can close the gaps and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, leaving no woman behind.
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