16/11/2025
The 2025 Joint Annual Review (JAR) of Nigeria’s health sector took place from November 12-14 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
This meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare under the “one report, one conversation” Sector-Wide Approach (SWA).
Led by the Coordinating Minister, Prof. Ali Pate, the event brought together government stakeholders, traditional leaders, development partners, CSOs, private sector representatives, and the media from across the country.
A key highlight of the meeting was the adoption of Larval Source Management (LSM) as a vital complementary vector control strategy for malaria, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s malaria prevention efforts.
This year’s JAR focused on:
1. Reviewing health sector performance under the SWAp framework and NHSRII priorities.
2. Strengthening political oversight, accountability, and performance management.
3. Establishing a standardized baseline format for future JARs.
4. Deepening multisectoral collaboration across MDAs, partners, private sector, CSOs, and states.
Pictures show the Head, Programme Management Branch-NMEP Dr Aminu Umar, the Task Team Leader-World Bank Project, Dr Onorede and Technical Assistant to the NC-NMEP Mrs Nkoyo Ogar at the meeting.