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FG upgrades 3,526 health centres, says 41 targets met

The Federal Government has claimed that it has achieved all 41 performance targets set for the health sector under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with 3,526 primary healthcare centres revitalised across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-upgrades-3526-health-centres-says-41-targets-met/

FG upgrades 3,526 health centres, says 41 targets met

The Nigerian government has upgraded 3,526 primary healthcare centres across the country, meeting all 41 performance targets set during President Bola Tinubu's tenure. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced this achievement during the third Nigeria Health Sector Joint Annual Review in Abuja.

Pate revealed that 900 centres remain to be revitalized and that 19,758 skilled birth attendants have been recruited in 22 states. The government has also trained 78,054 frontline health workers and increased health insurance coverage from 16 million to nearly 24 million Nigerians. Pate stated, "At the beginning of this administration, Mr President set performance commitments for the health sector. I am pleased to report that we have achieved all 41 commitments."

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