The Federal Government has earmarked 260 billion naira for the revitalisation of primary healthcare centers across the country.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate disclosed this at the sectoral ministerial press briefing to mark the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu in office, at the National press Centre in Abuja.
The minister said plans are underway to expand the PHCs from 8,300 to 17,000 through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency with key emphasis to make them functional to deliver essential services.
The Minister also raised concerns over the human resources crisis rocking the nation’s health sector and announced measures by government to address the situation.
In addition, Pate disclosed plans to commence the re-training of 120,000 frontline health workers for three years to enhance a better health service delivery to Nigerians.
