By Joy Odor
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the health sector, aligning with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
This commitment was underscored during a visit by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, to Everight Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Ltd. in Abuja.
Dr. Salako emphasized the government’s commitment to PPPs in the health sector, recognizing the significant contributions of private sector players like Everight Diagnostics.
The Minister commended Everight Diagnostics for its innovation, resilience, and role in reducing medical brain drain by providing opportunities for Nigerian professionals to thrive at home.
The visit laid the foundation for deeper collaboration between Everright Diagnostics and the Federal Ministry of Health, aiming to leverage PPP models to drive excellence, innovation, and sustainability in healthcare delivery.
The partnership is expected to contribute to reducing the over $2 billion lost annually to medical tourism and outsourcing of advanced laboratory tests abroad.
By working together, the government and private sector can improve healthcare delivery, increase access to quality diagnostic services, and promote economic growth.
