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The Forum’s position on the health initiatives followed an update received from the NGF Senior Health Advisor, Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab on the Health Sector Renewal Compact, the next round of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, and the UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund. Members restated their commitment to deliver on requisite actions and reforms to achieve the objectives of the various initiatives.

The UNICEF health specialist, who noted that health insurance facilitates equitable distribution of healthcare resources, said it also promotes equity by ensuring that quality healthcare services are accessible to all persons, irrespective of their socio-economic status or geographical location.

ASHENEWS reports that WASH projects (water and sanitation) accessibility continues to be a challenge for households, especially in rural areas, the Sokoto state government has disclosed plans to release its counterpart funding of ₦150 million for the implementation of sanitation wash project in 2024.