The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians to join the call to ensure “Health for All” across the country.
In her message on Sunday in Abuja to commemorate 2024 World Health Day (WHD), the first lady highlighted the significant progress made in the nation’s healthcare sector.
This year’s WHD theme is ” Health for All, Health Equity.’
She said that the gap in equitable access to quality healthcare remained a critical challenge.
She commended the dedication and commitment of Nigeria’s healthcare workers for tirelessly serving the nation through numerous crises, from the Ebola outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, as we observe World Healthcare Day, the theme “Health for All: Health Equity” resonates deeply. It reminds us that healthcare delivery is not a privilege but a fundamental human right.
“While significant progress has been made in the healthcare sector in Nigeria, the gap in health equity remains a critical challenge and we must collectively rise up to the occasion.
“We live in a world where access to quality healthcare delivery service varies due to socio-economic diversities, creating disparities in health outcomes.”
The first lady further commented on the efforts health workers and other stakeholders have engaged in to ease the pains of the people.
“I commend all our healthcare workers for their dedication and commitment to service.
“Nigeria has weathered so many storms, from Ebola to COVID, and yet we are still here, due to the dedication and commitment of our healthcare workers.
“I commend you and say a big thank you to you all,” Mrs. Tinubu said.
The First Lady, therefore, called on all well-meaning Nigerians, organisations, and bodies to join the effort to actualize “Health for All” in the country.
NAN reports that World Health Day, as globally celebrated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is annually observed to raise awareness about global health issues and highlight the importance of well-being.(NAN)
