Nigerian First Girl, Senator Remi Tinubu has instructed the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Well being Providers and Surroundings Secretariat, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe to spearhead the institution of a Major Healthcare Centre in Abuja.
This initiative goals to reinforce healthcare supply and enhance the response to tuberculosis (TB) within the area, supported by the FCT Minister Barr. Nyesom Wike.
Senator Tinubu, who can be the World and Nationwide Cease TB Champion said this in Abuja through the observance of World Tuberculosis Day 2025.
The occasion was a collaborative effort by the Federal Ministry of Well being, FCT Well being Providers and Surroundings Secretariat, Cease TB Partnership Nigeria, the World Well being Organisation, and different improvement companions.
The primary woman emphasised the importance of grassroots efforts in combating TB. She highlighted this 12 months’s theme, “Sure! We Can Finish TB: Commit, Make investments, Ship,” which was domestically interpreted as “We Match Run Am; A Collective Name for Motion Towards TB” to higher resonate with the group.
“To help the battle in opposition to this communicable illness, I’m not solely committing ₦1 billion naira, however I’m additionally approving the institution of a Major Healthcare Centre in Sauka Neighborhood.
“This initiative helps President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda targeted on constructing an environment friendly healthcare system. Dr. Fasawe will oversee the implementation of this mission with the help of our dedicated FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike,” she said.
The proposed centre is ready to turn out to be an important useful resource for TB detection, remedy, and complete healthcare providers, making certain that residents obtain well timed and high quality medical consideration.
Dr. Fasawe applauded the First Girl for her unwavering dedication to TB elimination.
She acknowledged the dedication of FCT healthcare staff whose efforts have considerably improved the well being system.
“The institution of the brand new Major Healthcare Centre in Sauka is a monumental step towards boosting healthcare providers, strengthening TB management, and making certain accessible healthcare for all within the FCT,” she mentioned.
The occasion additionally featured an exhibition by the Public Well being Division of the FCT Well being Providers and Surroundings Secretariat and provision of attendees with free TB testing.
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