Today, as we mark World Health Day 2025, we embrace the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Future” as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to build a healthcare system that supports Nigerians from the womb to retirement. Health is not a privilege—it is a fundamental human right that must be accessible, equitable, and effective at every stage of life.
As the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, I reaffirm our unwavering commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of women, children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups. The health of women—especially during pregnancy and childbirth—and the survival of infants and young children are critical indicators of national development.
To this end, we must strengthen maternal and child health services, promote reproductive health rights, expand access to mental healthcare, and invest in preventive care at the grassroots level.
The Federal Ministry of Women's Affairs will continue to advocate for gender-responsive healthcare policies, improved nutrition, adolescent health education, access to sanitary hygiene, and community-based initiatives that empower women and protect children. Our vision is a future where every Nigerian—regardless of gender, age, location, or socioeconomic status—can enjoy a healthy and dignified life.
On this World Health Day, let us all recommit to building a healthier, more inclusive Nigeria—one that leaves no one behind.
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