State Ministries of Health across Nigeria have commenced the 2026 Joint Annual Reviews (JARs), marking the beginning of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) cycle and reinforcing accountability in the country’s health sector. The reviews build on the commitments and priorities established during the 2025 National Health Sector Joint Annual Review and provide a platform for assessing progress against agreed targets, evaluating the implementation of Annual Operational Plans, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for improved health outcomes. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, this year’s reviews are focused on evidence-based assessments of state performance, including the…
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