As part of efforts to improve universal health coverage and unlocking its value chains, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through its Medical Laboratory Services Division, will organise a National Summit on Integrated Diagnostics Services.
A statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry, Mr. Alaba Balogun says the maiden summit with it’s theme, “Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Improving Universal health Coverage through Integrated Diagnostics Services,” is scheduled to hold in Abuja, from the 11th to the 13th of March, 2025.
According to the statement, the aims and objectives of the Summit will announce the federal government’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the diagnostic landscape as well as highlighting Nigeria’s successes in diagnostic technology expansion and integration.
It further states that the efforts align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of transforming Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem and repositioning as a global hub for health product and technology manufacturing.
Beyond being a platform for networking opportunities and exhibitions of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, the summit will also feature discussions on local manufacturing of diagnostic products, healthcare system strengthening, and fostering partnerships, collaboration, and research.
