FG will tackle challenges in health sector – Minister

The Federal Government says it is making proactive efforts to resolve challenges in the health sector.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Khaliru Alhassan, announced this when he inaugurated Berith Specialist Hospital in Suleja.


Represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. David Atura, the minister said every Nigerian must enjoy quality health services irrespective of their income level.

He promised that the ministry would invest in health sector in terms of relevant modern equipment and appropriate medical personnel to guarantee affordable quality healthcare.

In his response, the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Dominic Okechukwu, appreciated the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health at supporting private sector to participate in the provision of healthcare facilities.

“I want to appreciate the Federal Ministry of Health which technical support and private sector-driven health policy provided the requisite fulcrum for the project,” he said.

He said the hospital is 30-bed with accident and emergency rooms, laboratory and theatre well equipped for effective service delivery.

(NAN)