President Bola Tinubu has outlined what he described as significant gains recorded in Nigeria’s health sector under his administration, saying ongoing reforms are improving access to quality healthcare, expanding insurance coverage and strengthening the country’s healthcare system.
In a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all Nigerians can access quality healthcare, regardless of their location or financial status.
“Every Nigerian deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of where they live or what they earn,” Tinubu wrote.
According to him, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has, since the beginning of his administration, implemented one of the most far-reaching health sector reforms in recent decades.
“Since assuming office, our administration, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has embarked on one of the most ambitious and comprehensive transformations of our health sector in decades.
“We are revitalising Primary Healthcare Centres, expanding health insurance, protecting millions of children through immunisation, strengthening our health workforce, upgrading specialist hospitals, improving maternal and child health, and positioning Nigeria to become a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment,” he said.
The President said the reforms are already delivering measurable results across the country.
“The progress is becoming evident: six million more Nigerians added to health insurance; 4,161 Primary Healthcare Centres under revitalisation, with 3,158 already completed; 14,283 PHCs, representing more than half of all PHCs in Nigeria, are now functional.
“More than 102 million children vaccinated against Measles-Rubella, and 17.1 million girls protected against cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine.
“Seventy-eight thousand and fifty-four frontline health workers trained, and 20,000 health professionals recruited into our Federal Tertiary Hospitals.
“Five hundred and three health infrastructure projects delivered nationwide, alongside the development of three world-class cancer centres,” he stated.
Tinubu said the objective of the reforms goes beyond immediate improvements, noting that they are intended to build a stronger healthcare system for future generations.
“These reforms are about saving lives today while building a stronger, more resilient health system for generations to come.
“The Nigeria Health Sector Impact Report below highlights some of the major milestones recorded so far under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
“I encourage you to read it. A healthier Nigeria is central to our Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous nation, one reform, one community and one life at a time.
“Our work continues. The best days of Nigerian healthcare are still ahead of us,” the President added.
Supporting the President’s remarks, the Presidency released a detailed impact report outlining achievements recorded under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched in December 2023.
According to the report, maternal mortality across the 172 Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) local government areas fell by 17 per cent in 2025 when compared to 2023, while newborn mortality declined by 10 per cent during the same period.
The report also disclosed that more than 40,000 women benefitted from free Caesarean Section procedures funded through the National Health Insurance Authority between 2024 and 2026. It added that over 4,000 women received free Vesico-Vaginal Fistula repair surgeries with Federal Government support.
On primary healthcare, the Presidency said work had commenced in 4,161 Primary Healthcare Centres nationwide. Of these, 3,158 projects have been completed, 1,002 are ongoing and one is yet to begin. It added that 14,283 facilities—representing 53 per cent of Nigeria’s 27,003 Primary Healthcare Centres—are currently functional.
The report further highlighted achievements in immunisation, stating that more than 102 million children between nine months and 14 years had received the Measles-Rubella vaccine, while 17,146,987 adolescent girls were immunised against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
It also revealed that over 174 million polio vaccine doses and 18.3 million diphtheria vaccines had been administered. Additionally, more than 39,000 people across 12 states have received Mpox vaccines, making Nigeria the first African country to deploy the vaccine.
On workforce development, the report said 78,054 frontline health workers have been trained toward the government’s four-year target of 120,000 personnel. It also noted that 20,000 healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and midwives have been recruited into Federal Tertiary Hospitals between 2024 and 2026.
The Presidency further disclosed that 503 health infrastructure projects have been completed nationwide, while 20 Federal Tertiary Hospitals have either been upgraded or expanded. It added that three world-class cancer centres are under development, alongside the establishment of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment.
The report also pointed to increased investment in the health sector, revealing that 47 companies are benefiting from the Presidential Executive Order aimed at promoting medical industrialisation. According to the Presidency, ₦26 billion in concessions has been approved, while funding has been mobilised for more than 90 projects within a healthcare investment pipeline valued at $5 billion.
The Presidency said the reforms are designed to improve healthcare delivery, strengthen health outcomes and position Nigeria as a leading destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment in Africa.