Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Proposes Tertiary Institutions as Research Hubs for Ministries to Boost Healthcare Solutions
In a press statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the need for the federal government to establish maternal and childcare facilities in rural areas. This initiative aims to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and rural women, recognizing the vulnerability of women in rural areas.
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, advocates leveraging tertiary institutions as research centers for ministries to address challenges in the healthcare industry. During an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Health and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan suggested that this approach could generate funds for Nigerian universities while fostering indigenous solutions for healthcare and other sectors requiring further research and development.
In a press statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized the need for the federal government to establish maternal and childcare facilities in rural areas. This initiative aims to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and rural women, recognizing the vulnerability of women in rural areas.
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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed concern over the departure of pharmaceutical giants GSK and Sanofi-Aventi from Nigeria, urging stakeholders to develop strategies to mitigate this concerning trend. She highlighted the importance of localizing medicine production to address local challenges more efficiently and cost-effectively, emphasizing the establishment of specialized research centers and tech hubs across the country.
