During the Induction of newly Appointed Commissioners of Health in Nigeria with the theme “Navigating Health Leadership: From Promise to Impact” in Abuja, UNICEF’s Deputy Representative in Nigeria, Mrs. Rownak Khan, emphasized the need for effective Collaboration between the Federal and State Governments to address multiple health system challenges.
Khan underscored the Importance of Policy and Implementation alignment between National and Subnational entities, stating that without such Coordination, progress would remain difficult to achieve.
She also highlighted the opportunity presented by the new Government to reimagine the Health Sector for Improved Performance and outcomes.
Expressing Optimism about the Government’s strategic Direction in the Health Sector, including the proposed Sector-wide approach (SWAP) by the Coordinating Minister, Khan pledged UNICEF’s support to the Federal and State Ministries of Health in elaborating, implementing, and tracking Policy Initiatives.
