Speaking during a health sector event and represented by Director of Port Health Services, Nse Akpan, Pate said policies must be rooted in the lived experiences of Nigerians to be effective.

He stressed the need to involve youth, women, marginalized groups, and local leaders in shaping public health decisions, saying inclusion is not only about fairness but about achieving real results.

“Our policies must work for the people where they live and learn,” he said, warning that health reforms disconnected from the grassroots were bound to fail.

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Pate reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with the private sector, civil society, and development partners to strengthen the country’s health system. He also underscored the importance of the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.

“Health security is everyone’s business,” he said. “If we remain united and proactive, we can prevent crises and protect our people.”

Source: Punch