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On World Health Day 2025, the Nigerian Ministry of Women's Affairs reiterated its commitment to inclusive healthcare by prioritising maternal and child health, reproductive rights, and grassroots health initiatives. Under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Future,” the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, called for unified action to ensure that no Nigerian is left behind in pursuing health and dignity.
As World Health Day 2025 marked on Apr. 7, Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable healthcare for all Nigerians under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Future.” In a press release on her official Instagram page, the Minister emphasised that health is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and must be accessible and effective across every stage of life—from womb to retirement.
In the statement, Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister, outlined key priorities for Nigeria’s future healthcare. These include strengthening maternal and child health services, promoting reproductive health rights, expanding mental healthcare, and increasing investment in preventive care at the grassroots level.
“The health of women, particularly during pregnancy and childbirth, and the survival of infants and young children are vital indicators of national development,” the press release stated. “We must, therefore, strengthen maternal and child health services, promote reproductive health rights, expand access to mental healthcare, and invest in preventive care at the grassroots.”
The Minister also called for continued advocacy for gender-responsive health policies, adolescent health education, nutritional support, access to sanitary hygiene, and community-based initiatives that empower women and protect children.
“Our vision is a future where every Nigerian, regardless of gender, age, location, or income, can enjoy a healthy, dignified life,” the release read.
Imaan’s accompanying caption reinforced this message, “We remain committed to strengthening maternal and child healthcare, promoting gender-responsive health policies, and ensuring every Nigerian, from womb to retirement, has access to quality, dignified care. Let’s build a healthier nation, one that leaves no one behind.”
