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Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s health sector reforms have attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments.
TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima announced potential investment at the inauguration of Sahad Hospitals, on Saturday, in Abuja.
TheNewsZenith gathered that Sahad Hospitals is a private health facility, established by a business Mugoul, Alhaji Ibrahim Mijinyawa.
“This administration’s ambitious health sector reforms, which have already attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments, signal a strong commitment to revitalising our healthcare system.
“These reforms are anchored on a comprehensive roadmap designed to address longstanding challenges.
“And central to this are four key pillars: transforming healthcare governance, improving population health outcomes, unlocking the healthcare value chain, and strengthening health security,” TheNewsZenith quotes the VP as saying.
Accorfding to him, the investments are part of the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s healthcare system.
He outlined a comprehensive strategy to address longstanding challenges and propel Nigeria’s healthcare system into the future.
“Our health sector calls upon us all to unite. The promise of this day is one we cannot overlook.
“It is through such collaboration and shared dedication that we can guarantee every Nigerian receives the care and support they deserve,” the VP said.
The health sector reforms under Tinubu’s administration, he added, are anchored on a robust roadmap designed to tackle persistent issues that have plagued the system for decades.
Shettima also highlighted initiatives launched by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate.
“We have set out to achieve this by boosting domestic production of essential medical supplies and drugs.
“This is realisable by strengthening primary healthcare by doubling functional centres across the nation.”
The Vice President also said the National Economic Council (NEC) has prioritised investments in developing Nigeria’s human capital. Health and nutrition are the key thematic areas.
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“Each of our state governors is fully on board. We acknowledged that no nation can optimise its opportunities without investing in its healthcare. And for us, this is only the beginning.
“We welcome this intervention because it aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda to unlocking Nigeria’s healthcare value chain.”
He described the Chairman/Founder of Sahad Group of Companies, Alhaji Mijinyawa, as a good and trustworthy businessman.
“He is a very good man. He has used his business to touch many lives.
“If he was a selfish man, he would have kept his money to himself and his children and grandchildren alone, because he has enough to take care of himself till he leaves this world,” Shettima said.
Also speaking, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the hospital marks a new chapter of healthcare in Nigeria.
Alausa noted that establishing hospital was a celebration of a vision that exemplifies what achievable by public-spirited investor.
“The commissioning of this 200-bedded Sahad Hospital is a testament to the unwavering commitment of a private citizen,”the minister said.
According to him, Mijinyawa has taken a bold step to complement the federal government efforts in improving quality healthcare for citizens.
The Minister said the challenges of healthcare services today are multifaceted, requiring more innovative efforts from both the government and private sector.
Vice Chairman of the hospital, Dr Shamsuddeen Aliyu, described the hospital as a modern facility with a state-of-the-art facility.
Aliyu said the proprietor built the hospital to showcase his unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare.
According to him, the hospital embodies the vision for healthier future where everyone has access to comprehensive and compassionate care.
TheNewsZenith reports that Sahad Hospital has a 200-bed capacity with seven operating theatres, 13 dialysis machines, and 10-bed ICU units.
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