Mr Tinubu hailed Mr Gates on his efforts in the area of climate change, polio eradication, and malaria in Africa, but said more work is required to support developing countries.
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reiterated his commitment to prioritise healthcare development in Nigeria, noting that for any country to develop, the health of its people, particularly the workforce, is critical.
This is according to a statement issued and signed by the Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy to the president, Dele Alake.that Mr Gates, one of the world’s most prominent private investors in the global healthcare system, would be in Nigeria to discuss issues around health and development in the country.
He noted that budgetary constraints and other issues around funding are some of the major challenges ravaging the country’s health sector.Mr Tinubu, while hailing Mr Gates on his efforts in the area of climate change and in eradicating polio and malaria from Africa, said more work is required to support developing countries.
He said the visit to the villa was to brief the President on the activities of the partnership between both foundations, highlighting their commitments to improving the health sector in Nigeria.
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