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JAR 2025: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System Through Collaboration and Accountability

Written by Annelize Smith | November 27, 2025

 

From 12th to 14th November 2025, the Joint Annual Review (JAR) convened at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, under the theme:

“All Hands, One Mission: Bringing Nigeria’s Health Sector to Light.”

Hosted by the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), this annual review served as a strategic platform to examine national health data, assess progress, and define actionable pathways to strengthen Nigeria’s health system.

A Collaborative Platform for Health Sector Reform

The event brought together key actors across the health sector, including government institutions, civil society, academia, development partners, health experts, and community representatives. This diverse participation ensured that the review was not just a discussion forum but an accountability mechanism—turning insights into action for a more resilient, equitable, and efficient healthcare system.

Core Priorities Highlighted at JAR 2025

The collaborative effort focused on:

  • Sector-wide accountability
  • Upholding transparency and commitment
  • Improving data quality
  • Delivering measurable and sustainable health outcomes
  • Building a resilient health system

A Call to Action for System Transformation

JAR 2025 emphasised the need for stakeholders to drive sector-wide improvements through:

  • Strengthening funding structures
  • Tackling corruption
  • Unlocking value chains
  • Supporting digital transformation
  • Building sustained human capacity

CIPS Commitment to Health Procurement Reform

Through the Health Procurement Africa Programme, CIPS is committed to supporting health procurement reforms, advancing SWAp principles, and aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Nigerian Government. Our focus is on establishing a resilient supply chain system that delivers value across the health sector.

We remain steadfast in promoting accountability, transparency, self-reliance, and resilience—key pillars that align with the overarching objectives of JAR 2025.

Together, we can build a stronger health system for Nigeria.