May 12, 2026 — In Sokoto State, a disease surveillance officer notices a rise in suspected cholera cases through a digital reporting system, triggering a rapid response. In Kebbi State, a primary health center ensures safe deliveries. These are results of the newly bolstered health frameworks across Nigeria.
The EU-supported Public Health Institutes Strengthening in Nigeria (EUSPIN) initiative demonstrates how investments in systems, data, and workforce capacity are improving health services. At the launch event in Abuja, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, emphasized that strengthening public health institutions is vital for tackling Nigeria’s dual burden of infectious and noncommunicable diseases.
