{
  "id": 6092361,
  "title": "Tinubu Eulogises Health Minister, Prof Ali Pate, at 58",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/tinubu-eulogises-health-minister-prof-ali-pate-at-58",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T02:34:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/07/tinubu-eulogises-health-minister-prof-ali-pate-at-58/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu honored Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on his 58th birthday on September 6, 2026. In a release by his Information and Strategy Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Pate's invaluable contributions to Nigeria's health and social welfare sector.\n\nTinubu recognized the significant advancements in the health sector under Pate's leadership, including the renovation of over 3,100 primary healthcare centers, the restructuring of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to provide healthcare for 37 million Nigerians, and the modernization of health facilities nationwide. The president also acknowledged investments in health infrastructure and personnel, such as the construction of three oncology centers, the hiring of 20,000 health professionals, and the training of 78,000 frontline health workers.\n\nFurthermore, Tinubu commended Professor Pate for his efforts in mobilizing investments in the nation's healthcare value chain and pharmaceuticals through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), which has secured over $5 billion in projects. The president joined family, friends, and associates to express his well wishes for Pate's continued health and strength in serving the nation.",
  "summary": "– Lauds his invaluable contributions to nation’s health, social welfare sector Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate,",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}