Ministry, NPC Partner To Enhance Healthcare Services

The chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra and the coordinating minister of health and social welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, have laid the foundation for a transformative collaboration for healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Under the deal, the parties will establish a robust framework for data sharing and integration of the e-Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (VitalReg) system into healthcare services nationwide.

At the meeting, which was attended by key stakeholders such as UNICEF Nigeria and Barnksforte Technologies Limited yesterday, the participants were charged to be enthusiastic and determined to harness the power of technology for the betterment of public health.

Kwarra emphasised the indispensable role of data-driven decision-making in healthcare policy formulation and service delivery.

He stressed the imperative for seamless collaboration between the NPC and the ministry to ensure the effective integration of Vital Reg, a state-of-the-art electronic registration system, into the healthcare ecosystem.

In response, Pate lauded the proposed partnership, recognizing the significance of accurate demographic data in planning and implementing health programmes.

He expressed the ministry’s eagerness to collaborate closely with the NPC to leverage technology for the advancement of healthcare in Nigeria.

The participation of key stakeholders such as UNICEF Nigeria and Barnksforte Technologies Limited highlighted the collaborative spirit underpinning the initiative, with both entities pledging their unwavering support towards achieving common goals.

As the meeting concluded on a positive note, both Kwarra and Pate reaffirmed their dedication to nurturing a dynamic partnership that would fortify the healthcare system and enhance the well-being of the Nigerian populace.