President Bola Tinubu has outlined what he described as significant achievements recorded by his administration in the health sector, stating that ongoing reforms are improving access to healthcare, expanding insurance coverage, strengthening the workforce and enhancing health outcomes nationwide.
In a post shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President reiterated that quality healthcare should be accessible to every Nigerian, irrespective of location or financial status.
Tinubu said his administration, working through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has embarked on one of the country’s most comprehensive healthcare transformation programmes in recent history.
“Every Nigerian deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of where they live or what they earn.
“Since assuming office, our administration, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has embarked on one of the most ambitious and comprehensive transformations of our health sector in decades.
“We are revitalising Primary Healthcare Centres, expanding health insurance, protecting millions of children through immunisation, strengthening our health workforce, upgrading specialist hospitals, improving maternal and child health, and positioning Nigeria to become a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment,” he wrote.
The President noted that the reforms are already producing measurable results across several key indicators.
According to him, about six million additional Nigerians have been enrolled in health insurance schemes, while work has commenced on the revitalisation of 4,161 Primary Healthcare Centres across the country.
He disclosed that 3,158 of the facilities have already been completed.
Tinubu further stated that 14,283 Primary Healthcare Centres—representing more than half of the nation’s healthcare centres—are now operational.
He also highlighted progress in child immunisation, saying more than 102 million children have received the Measles-Rubella vaccine, while over 17.1 million girls have been vaccinated against cervical cancer through the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme.
The President added that the administration has trained 78,054 frontline healthcare workers and recruited 20,000 health professionals into Federal Tertiary Hospitals.
He also revealed that 503 health infrastructure projects have been completed nationwide alongside the development of three world-class cancer treatment centres.
“These reforms are about saving lives today while building a stronger, more resilient health system for generations to come.
“The Nigeria Health Sector Impact Report below highlights some of the major milestones recorded so far under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
“I encourage you to read it. A healthier Nigeria is central to our Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous nation, one reform, one community and one life at a time.
“Our work continues. The best days of Nigerian healthcare are still ahead of us,” Tinubu stated.
Supporting the President’s claims, the Presidency released a comprehensive impact report detailing progress made under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched in December 2023.
According to the report, maternal mortality declined by 17 per cent in 2025 compared to 2023 across the 172 Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) local government areas, while newborn mortality dropped by 10 per cent over the same period.
The report also stated that more than 40,000 women benefited from free Caesarean Section procedures reimbursed through the National Health Insurance Authority between 2024 and 2026.
Additionally, over 4,000 women reportedly received free Vesico-Vaginal Fistula repair surgeries funded by the Federal Government.
On primary healthcare, the Presidency disclosed that revitalisation work has begun in 4,161 healthcare centres, with 3,158 completed, 1,002 still under construction and one yet to commence.
It added that 14,283 Primary Healthcare Centres—representing 53 per cent of Nigeria’s 27,003 facilities—are currently functional.
The report further stated that over 102 million children aged between nine months and 14 years have received the Measles-Rubella vaccine.
It added that 17,146,987 adolescent girls have been protected through HPV vaccination, while more than 174 million doses of polio vaccines and 18.3 million doses of diphtheria vaccines have been administered nationwide.
According to the Presidency, over 39,000 people have also been vaccinated against Mpox across 12 states, making Nigeria the first African country to deploy the vaccine on such a scale.
Regarding workforce development, the report indicated that 78,054 frontline healthcare workers have so far been trained towards a four-year target of 120,000 personnel.
It also confirmed the recruitment of 20,000 doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and midwives into Federal Tertiary Hospitals between 2024 and 2026.
The Presidency added that 503 health infrastructure projects have been completed nationwide, 20 Federal Tertiary Hospitals have been upgraded or expanded, three advanced cancer treatment centres are under construction and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment has been established.
On healthcare investment, the report revealed that 47 companies are currently benefiting from the Presidential Executive Order designed to encourage medical industrialisation.
It stated that concessions worth ₦26 billion have been granted, while financing has been mobilised to support more than 90 projects under a healthcare investment pipeline valued at approximately $5 billion.
According to the Presidency, the reforms are intended to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen the country’s health system and position Nigeria as a leading destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment in Africa.
