Amid the exodus of health workers from Nigeria in the recent past, President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is prioritising and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and an increased allocation of funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget.

Describing health as a fundamental human right, President Tinubu announced plans for a comprehensive revamp of physical infrastructure equipment and re-training of frontline health workers starting in 2024.

He stated this at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative at the State House, Abuja, which was part of activities marking Universal Health Coverage Day, observed annually on December 12.

It also saw Federal and State Governments and Development Partners Sign the Health Renewal Compact.

To address the high cost of healthcare, the President revealed plans to redesign the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to enhance access to essential healthcare services as outlined in the National Health Act (2014).