The World
Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso
Moeti, will be in Nigeria today on a three-day official visit on the
invitation of the federal government.
A statement signed by the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole,
said the objective of the visit is to strengthen the collaboration
between the World Health Organization and Nigeria.
According to him, interactions during her stay in Nigeria will centre on
areas that require technical support from the WHO in strengthening the
health system to achieve the health related Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) within the context of revitalization of the Primary Health
Care (PHC) in Nigeria and the improvement of the country’s health
indicators.
During the visit, Dr Moeti will hold discussions with high ranking
government officials and key stakeholders on matters of mutual interest
relating to health development in Nigeria and Africa.