In the bid to ensure the realization of providing quality health care to all
Nigerians by the year 2011, the Nigerian Minister of Health Professor Babatunde Osotimehin has called on the health workers to give in the their total best as the move for the strategic Agenda for Health goes on.
He made this call during a retreat on the finalization of the Ministry’s Health Agenda in Abuja yesterday with the staff, Head of Departments, Directors and Permanent secretary of the ministry.
The Minister said, the strategy which sets an agenda to revitalize the health system in Nigeria within 24 months realistic plan and incorporating long term components to be bequeathed for future implementation and would take health to people with primary Health Care that works would only be realizable through the commitment and dedication of all the stakeholders. Adding that, it is only by following the Agenda for health that progress can be measured.
The Agenda for health of the Ministry of health when fully implemented will provide specific efforts directed at nurturing inter sectoral collaboration and coordination that will address a coordinated response to National Health Emergencies and other health related issues.
Osotimehin added that the ministry will take measures to improve the understanding of the citizenry on their health education and public enlightment to promote access to quality, affordable and accessible health care services while ensuring the greater protection and safety of citizens utilizing services.
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