Shettima launches Africa’s community health plan, announces Nigeria’s target of 100,000 salaried workers by 2027

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday launched the Community Health Programme Continental Acceleration Plan 2026–2030, with Nigeria targeting 100,000 salaried community health workers by 2027 as African countries step up efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
Shettima, who launched the plan at the Continental High-Level Forum on a Fit-for-Purpose Health Workforce at the State House, Abuja, said community health workers must enjoy legal recognition, reliable salaries, professional certification and clear career progression to deliver effective healthcare services.
According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice...