The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria, Muhammad Pate, emphasized the urgent need for accurate data to improve health outcomes. He stated that data is critical for accurate and strategic budgeting for the country’s population. The Ministry of Health is considered the authoritative source of health data in Nigeria. Pate highlighted the importance of quality data to make informed decisions, allocate resources, and target interventions effectively. The comments were made during a strategic retreat of the National Assembly Health Committees aimed at developing a legislative health agenda for the 10th National Assembly. The retreat focused on strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and health institutions for universal health coverage and resilience.
World Health Organization Grants Emergency Use Approval for Novavax’s Revised COVID Vaccine
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