The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering civil society organisations to strengthen healthcare delivery, saying collaboration with non-state actors remains critical to achieving universal access to quality and affordable healthcare across the state.
The government said the partnership had been instrumental in shaping health policies, responding to public health emergencies and advancing ongoing reforms aimed at expanding health insurance coverage, digitising healthcare services, tackling the migration of medical professionals and integrating informal healthcare providers into the state’s health system.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday following his engagement with stakeholders at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit 2026 in Lagos.
Lagos State has continued to implement wide-ranging health sector reforms under its THEMES+ development agenda, with a focus on achieving Universal Health Coverage through mandatory health insurance, digitalisation of healthcare services, expansion of medical infrastructure and improved access to quality care.
The state has also intensified efforts to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency preparedness while pursuing policies aimed at retaining healthcare professionals and improving health outcomes for its growing population.
