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The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), and various health partners have successfully concluded the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) 2024. The programme’s conclusion was marked by the Nigeria Sharing and Learning Event in Abuja, which brought together experts, health partners, and institutions.

“I am honoured to mark the significant progress we have made in strengthening the health workforce in Nigeria through the Global Health Workforce Programme,” said Dr. Kamila Shoretire, Director of Health Planning, Research & Statistics, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria. “Today, we celebrate not only our achievements but also the resilience and dedication of our healthcare workers who have worked tirelessly to deliver quality healthcare services to the Nigerian people. Let us continue to work together to build a stronger, more resilient health system for Nigeria.”

The Global Health Workforce Programme has supported 14 health partners across Nigeria, the UK, Ghana, and Kenya, training 2,577 health workers in clinical skills, leadership, education, and Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI). These efforts have contributed to improved healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

H.E. Toyin Saraki, Founder and President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa, emphasised the importance of investing in health workers. “The Global Health Workforce Programme is a transformative initiative designed to optimise, build, and strengthen the health workforce, supporting more resilient health systems post-pandemic and advancing progress towards Universal Health Coverage in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal.

Prof. Charles Ameh, Head of the Global Health Emergency Obstetric and Quality of Care Unit at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, highlighted the programme’s success. “We have trained 95 consultants, 82 of whom are from the College. We also established two Centres of Excellence in Lagos and Abuja, fully equipped to reduce travel time for participants. Through our close collaboration with the college, we were able to tailor the training to reach more residents from affiliated institutions.”

Mrs. Estelle Mbadiwe, Founding Partner of Ducit Blue Solutions, emphasised the programme’s impact. “This initiative, conducted in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Health, began with a comprehensive scoping activity where we engaged multiple stakeholders working with health workers across Nigeria. We identified national priorities critical to strengthening the health workforce, advancing universal health coverage, and building a resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the country’s needs.”

The programme has made a tangible impact, training 225 doctors in the Advanced Obstetrics Surgical Skills Course (AOSS). Centres of Excellence have been established in Abuja and Lagos, with additional training sessions held in Kano and Enugu, strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals across the country. 

This project is funded through the Global Health Workforce Programme, supported by the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), benefiting both the UK and partner country health sectors.

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