BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Federal Government has pledged to increase funding and human capital development in Federal-owned medical institutions across the country.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa stated this during his visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah in Enugu Government house over the weekend.
He was optimistic that increased funding would yield positive result for Nigerians, adding that President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to improving the operational health system in Nigeria.
Alausa explained that sound health care delivery is one of the key pillars of the present administration.
He pleaded with the governor to support the Federal Government’s yearning in revitalising the health sector as a dividend of democracy.
Responding, Governor Mbah congratulated the minister on his well-deserved appointment, hoping that he would rejig the sector based on his pedigree.
He assured his willingness and commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government in rebuilding the healthcare delivery system in Enugu and provide comprehensive care to the residents.
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