Prof Pate to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 78th World Health Assembly in Switzerland
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate will lead Nigeria’s official delegation to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) holding in Geneva, Switzerland, between May 19, to 27, 2025. The delegation comprises six senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Deputy Director of Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun on Friday, May 16, in Abuja.
The statement said, “ in addition to the government delegation, representatives from across Nigeria’s health ecosystem including the private sector, development partners, and donor agencies will actively participate in technical sessions and side events. These engagements align with this year’s WHA theme, “One World for Health,” which underscores the importance of global solidarity in addressing shared health challenges and building resilient health systems..”
Convened annually by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Health Assembly serves as a premier platform for shaping international health policy and advancing global health priorities. Member States will deliberate on critical issues such as sustainable health financing, workforce development, and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) all of which are central to Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reforms.
Core Reporters report that Nigeria’s participation is expected to provide valuable insights to inform policy review, planning, and implementation, while reinforcing alignment with global best practices. The delegation will engage in high-level discussions and contribute to agenda items of particular significance to Nigeria and the African region.
Meanwhile, yey topics Nigeria Will engage with include; Commitment to Sustainable Healthcare Financing, Strengthening Human Resources for Health, Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including Diabetes. Nigeria’s Position Paper on Poliomyelitis Eradication
Nigeria’s Position Paper on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Nigeria’s Position Paper on Mental Health and Social Connection, Nigeria’s Position Paper on the Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination
Advancing Oral Health Enhancing Local Production of Medicines and Health Technologies Addressing Skin Diseases and Adverse Cosmetic Events
Meanwhile, as Nigeria advances implementation of the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the outcomes of WHA78 are expected to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, deepen multilateral partnerships, and inform national strategies that enhance health security, equity, and service delivery.
