“Interoperability is not just a technical concept; it ensures no data, no patient, and no community are left behind in Nigeria’s digital health revolution,” Mr Salako stated.
The minister stressed the importance of ensuring every Nigerian can access prevention and treatment, regardless of status.
According to him, the programme is currently being implemented in 33 states.
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, says it has recorded 1,162 patients for dialysis from January to September, 2025.
He stated that the move was aimed at improving the health status of rural dwellers in the North-East region.
Ms Goodluck stated that the programme underscored the government’s commitment to improving eye health.
Ms Faminu, who expressed concern about the patients, said it was not nurses’ intention to abandon them.
“No fewer than 37 million Nigerians have been taken off the treatment of river blindness, while 43 million are still at risk and eligible for treatment,” said NIMR.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 states.
The event also included the presentation of personal protective equipment to the frontline health workers.
