The Federal Government says it is implementing strategic reforms to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable health system capable of delivering quality healthcare nationwide.

The government states that the reforms are designed to enhance access to care, strengthen coordination, and provide greater protection for vulnerable Nigerians.

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday during the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual Review of Nigeria’s health sector, in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Joint Annual Review serves as a platform to evaluate progress, identify persistent gaps, share lessons across states and deepen accountability among stakeholders, driving nationwide health sector improvement.

The 2025 theme, “All Hands One Mission: Bringing Nigeria’s Health Sector to Light,” highlights the sector’s resilience, the dedication of frontline health workers and the collective commitment required to strengthen Nigeria’s health outcomes.

Salako said reforms under the Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative aimed to accelerate Universal Health Coverage, improve national health security and position Nigeria to deliver more efficient, affordable and equitable healthcare services.

He explained that the initiative was anchored on four core pillars, governance, financing, service delivery and community participation, intended to transform how healthcare was planned, funded, implemented and monitored across Nigeria’s diverse health system.

According to him, the President Bola Tinubu administration is committed to reducing inequities by expanding health insurance coverage, revitalising primary healthcare centres and improving coordination among agencies responsible for implementing major health programmes.

He disclosed that, despite financial constraints, Nigeria recorded measurable improvements in key health indicators from 2018 to 2023, reflecting gradual but significant gains in maternal, child, and population health outcomes.

The minister called for stronger participation from state and local governments, stressing that subnational ownership, coordination and accountability remained essential for sustaining reforms and achieving Nigeria’s broader health sector goals.