President Bola Tinubu has outlined what he described as significant achievements recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, stating that ongoing reforms are improving access to healthcare, strengthening the workforce and delivering better health outcomes nationwide.

In a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, the President said every Nigerian deserves quality healthcare, regardless of location or financial status.

He noted that since taking office, his administration, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has implemented what he described as one of the most far-reaching healthcare reform programmes in recent decades.

According to Tinubu, the reforms focus on revitalising Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), expanding health insurance coverage, increasing childhood immunisation, strengthening the healthcare workforce, upgrading specialist hospitals, improving maternal and child healthcare, and positioning Nigeria as a leading destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare investment.

The President said the impact of these initiatives is already becoming visible across the country.

He disclosed that six million additional Nigerians have been enrolled in the national health insurance scheme, while revitalisation work has begun in 4,161 Primary Healthcare Centres, with 3,158 projects already completed. He added that 14,283 PHCs, representing more than half of the country’s primary healthcare facilities, are currently functional.

Tinubu also said more than 102 million children have been vaccinated against measles and rubella, while 17.1 million girls have received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help protect them against cervical cancer.

According to him, the administration has trained 78,054 frontline health workers and recruited 20,000 healthcare professionals into Federal Tertiary Hospitals. He added that 503 health infrastructure projects have been completed across the country, alongside the development of three world-class cancer centres.

The President said the reforms are aimed not only at addressing immediate healthcare challenges but also at building a stronger and more resilient health system for future generations.

He encouraged Nigerians to review the Nigeria Health Sector Impact Report, which outlines the progress recorded under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, describing improved healthcare as a key component of his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Tinubu expressed confidence that the ongoing reforms would continue to strengthen the country's healthcare system, adding that his administration remains committed to building a healthier and more prosperous Nigeria.

Supporting the President’s remarks, the Presidency released a detailed impact report on X highlighting progress made since the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative was launched in December 2023.

According to the report, maternal mortality declined by 17 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023 across the 172 Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) local government areas, while newborn mortality dropped by 10 per cent during the same period.

The report also stated that more than 40,000 women benefited from free Caesarean Sections funded through the National Health Insurance Authority between 2024 and 2026. In addition, over 4,000 women received free Vesico-Vaginal Fistula repair surgeries with Federal Government support.

On primary healthcare, the Presidency said work had commenced on the revitalisation of 4,161 PHCs, with 3,158 completed, 1,002 still under construction and one yet to begin. It added that 14,283 PHCs—about 53 per cent of Nigeria’s 27,003 primary healthcare facilities—are now operational.

The report further highlighted the administration’s immunisation efforts, noting that more than 102 million children aged between nine months and 14 years had received the measles-rubella vaccine, while 17,146,987 adolescent girls had been vaccinated against HPV. It also said more than 174 million polio vaccine doses and 18.3 million diphtheria vaccine doses had been administered, while over 39,000 people across 12 states received Mpox vaccines, making Nigeria the first African country to deploy the vaccine.

In the area of workforce development, the report stated that 78,054 frontline health workers have been trained as part of a 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 added that 503 healthcare infrastructure projects have been completed nationwide, 20 Federal Tertiary Hospitals have been upgraded or expanded, three world-class cancer centres are under construction, and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment has been established.

It also highlighted investments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare industry, stating that 47 companies are benefiting from the Presidential Executive Order promoting medical industrialisation. According to the report, ₦26 billion in concessions has been granted, while funding has been mobilised to support more than 90 projects within a $5 billion healthcare investment pipeline.

The report concluded that the reforms are intended to improve healthcare delivery, achieve better health outcomes and position Nigeria as a leading hub for healthcare investment and pharmaceutical manufacturing.