The Nigerian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is set to organise a three day National Summit on Diagnostics, through its Medical Laboratory Services Division.
One of the objectives of the summit is to make known the Nigerian government’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the diagnostic landscape.
These are primed to improve universal health coverage and unlocking its value chains, including the role of integrated diagnostics services pivotal to repositioning the country as a global hub for manufacturing of health and technological products.
The Summit will also highlight Nigeria’s successes in diagnostic technology expansion and integration, amongst others.
The Health Ministry says it aligns with President Bola Tinubu is Renewed Hope Agenda to transform Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem.
According to a statement issued on Saturday, by the Deputy Director of the Ministry’s Information and Public Relations office, Alaba Balogun, the Summit will provide opportunities for for networking and exhibitions, showcasing cutting-edge diagnostic technologies.
“It will also feature critical topical areas for discussions on local manufacturing of diagnostic products and technologies and, strengthening healthcare systems through partnerships, collaboration and, research”, the statement read.
The Summit, themed “Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Improving Universal health Coverage through Integrated Diagnostics Services”, will be declared open by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Daju Kachallom.
It will hold from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th March, 2025, in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
Expected participants at the Summit will be from government agencies, industry partners, international organizations/implementing partners and equipment manufacturers/distributors and, community leaders.