Mahmoud pushes for more investments in healthcare
As the world celebrates 2025 World Family Doctors Day, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on governments at all levels for increased investments in primary healthcare across Nigeria. Speaking at the event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi chapter held in Abuja, Mahmoud emphasised the critical need […]
As the world celebrates 2025 World Family Doctors Day, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on governments at all levels for increased investments in primary healthcare across Nigeria.
Speaking at the event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi chapter held in Abuja, Mahmoud emphasised the critical need to strengthen primary care systems to address the growing health challenges faced by communities.
Highlighting the theme for this year’s celebration, “Building Mental Resilience in a Changing World,” Mahmoud underscored the essential role family doctors play in supporting mental health and fostering resilience amidst global adversities such as climate change, social instability, and economic uncertainty.
She described family doctors as frontline caregivers uniquely positioned to deliver continuous, person-centred care that promotes early intervention and holistic support.
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She canvassed for training, recruitment, and retention of family physicians-especially in underserved and hard-to-reach regions.