Moving forward with Mr. Presidentโs pledge to deliver a healthier and more prosperous Nigeria, the minister of health said the Ministry has taken a momentous step yesterday afternoon with the signing of the ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ (๐๐๐) ๐๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ and Siemens Healthineers.
This partnership is pivotal to achieving improved quality health outcomes under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Initiative, and reinforces the ministry commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure, especially in the area of cancer treatment, where the burden on Nigerian families has been profound.
The significance of this agreement extends beyond a commercial transaction; it represents a strategic alignment of public and private sector resources to address some of the most pressing health challenges facing our nation.
๐i๐ญh t๐กe f๐ขr๐ฌt s๐t o๐ ๐ญh๐ ๐a๐i๐ฅi๐ญi๐s e๐ฑp๐c๐ญe๐ ๐ญo b๐ ๐จp๐r๐t๐ขo๐งa๐ฅ ๐y M๐y 2๐2๐, t๐กi๐ฌ ๐g๐ซe๐m๐n๐ญ ๐ฆa๐ซk๐ฌ ๐ญh๐ ๐e๐ i๐งn๐ขn๐ ๐จf a t๐ซa๐งs๐o๐ซm๐t๐ขv๐ ๐r๐ ๐ขn N๐ขg๐r๐ขaโs c๐n๐e๐ซ ๐a๐ซe l๐n๐s๐a๐ฉe. For the first time, our nation will benefit from a large-scale investment in advanced cancer treatment infrastructure, empowering the country healthcare system to deliver timely, high-quality care to those in need.
This initiative is designed to ensure that the new equipment will be supported by a well-trained, capable workforce so that treatment can commence from the day these facilities are ready. By combining cutting-edge technology with skilled personnel, this partnership embodies Mr. Presidentโs vision under the NHSRII for a healthcare system that meets the highest standards of excellence and addresses the real needs of the Nigerian people.
The Minister commended the leadership of ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ-๐๐๐๐ข๐ช, Managing Director of NSIA, whose commitment to maximizing the impact of public healthcare investments has been instrumental in advancing this project. The minister said they also recognize the role of Siemens Healthineers, represented by ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐๐ซ, Vice President and Zone Head for the Middle East and Africa, whose partnership has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Nigeriaโs healthcare progress.
Siemensโ provision of a generous 30% discount on equipment, along with a commitment to extensive training for our healthcare professionals and fixed pricing over the transaction period, reflects their long-term dedication to the success of this initiative.
The Minister said he is grateful for the collaborative contributions from institutions such as the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment and our federal university teaching hospitals, whose involvement has helped ensure that this project is closely aligned with Nigeriaโs healthcare priorities.
As we celebrate this achievement, we remain optimistic about the future of healthcare in Nigeria. With the promise of Mr. President, the dedication of our partners, and the unwavering support of stakeholders, the minister said the ministry is building a resilient healthcare system that will serve all Nigerians.
Todayโs agreement represents progress toward a brighter, healthier Nigeriaโa nation where every citizen can access the quality care they deserve.