A non-governmental organization, Health for All Media Initiative (HAMI), has urged federal and state governments to take urgent and deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through science-driven policies and inclusive investments.
The organizations secretary, Sola Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day, highlighting the need for renewed commitment to national health priorities.
He said that, in alignment with the 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” set by the United Nations, HAMI emphasized that improved health outcomes require evidence-based decisions, sustained funding, and coordinated nationwide action.
The group noted that Nigeria must address inadequate infrastructure, workforce shortages, rising cases of preventable diseases, and weak health communication systems by prioritizing science, data, and community-centred healthcare approaches.
HAMI urged the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation to the health sector in line with global benchmarks, strengthen primary healthcare systems, and ensure effective implementation of existing policies.
It also called on state governments to replicate national health frameworks, invest more in rural healthcare delivery, and improve access to essential services for vulnerable and underserved populations.
Ojo further emphasized the need to combat misinformation and disinformation while rebuilding public trust through transparent communication and sustained engagement, especially on vaccination, maternal health, and disease prevention efforts nationwide.
“Nigeria cannot achieve universal health coverage without a unified approach that places science, equity, and collaboration at the centre of health governance,” he said.
