The Federal Government has commenced the training of more than 70,000 frontline health workers as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate.

The initiative is aimed at improving service delivery across the country, enhancing emergency response capabilities, and ensuring that health workers are better equipped to manage disease outbreaks and critical health challenges. Prof. Pate noted that the programme forms part of the administration’s broader agenda to rebuild the health sector, expand access to quality care, and improve health outcomes for Nigerians.

According to the Minister, the training targets workers across primary, secondary, and tertiary health facilities, with a focus on upgrading clinical skills, digital health capacity, and community-level healthcare delivery. The move is expected to boost Nigeria’s readiness for public health emergencies and strengthen the overall healthcare infrastructure nationwide.

Prof. Pate reaffirmed the government’s commitment to investing in the health workforce, describing it as essential to achieving universal health coverage and sustaining long-term national development.