Healthdialogue live updates achieving universal health coverage nigeria day 2

Here are the live updates from Day 2 of the "Health Dialogue Live Updates: Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria" event:

9:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction

The event kicked off with a warm welcome from the organizers, followed by an introduction to the theme of the day: "Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria". The moderator, Dr. Ifeanyi Mbanefo, emphasized the importance of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria and the need for a collective effort to achieve it.

9:15 AM - Keynote Address

The first keynote speaker, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of State for Health, Nigeria, delivered a thought-provoking address on the current state of healthcare in Nigeria. He highlighted the challenges facing the healthcare system, including inadequate funding, infrastructure, and human resources. He emphasized the need for a multi-sectoral approach to achieve UHC in Nigeria.

9:45 AM - Panel Discussion

The first panel discussion of the day focused on "Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Nigeria". The panelists, including Dr. Ngozi Azodoh, Director-General, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), and Dr. Oladapo Ladipo, President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), discussed the importance of primary healthcare in achieving UHC. They highlighted the need for increased investment in primary healthcare, improved infrastructure, and enhanced human resources.

11:15 AM - Breakout Sessions

The attendees broke out into smaller groups for interactive sessions on various topics, including:

12:30 PM - Lunch Break

The attendees took a break to recharge and network with each other.

1:30 PM - Panel Discussion

The second panel discussion of the day focused on "Addressing Health Inequities in Nigeria". The panelists, including Dr. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, and Dr. Ngozi Okoro, Director, Health Systems and Services, World Health Organization (WHO), discussed the various forms of health inequities in Nigeria, including geographical, socio-economic, and gender-based inequities. They emphasized the need for targeted interventions to address these inequities.

3:00 PM - Breakout Sessions

The attendees broke out into smaller groups for interactive sessions on various topics, including:

4:30 PM - Closing Remarks

The event concluded with closing remarks from the moderator, Dr. Ifeanyi Mbanefo. He emphasized the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration to achieve UHC in Nigeria. He also encouraged the attendees to share their experiences and insights from the event on social media using the hashtag #UHCNigeria.

5:00 PM - Networking Reception

The attendees gathered for a networking reception to continue discussing the key takeaways from the event and to build relationships with each other.

That's all for now! Stay tuned for more updates from the "Health Dialogue Live Updates: Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria" event.