Still on the 2025 World Family Doctor Day celebration, the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT-Keffi chapter, led by her Chairperson Dr. Ngozi Mmamelu, hosted a significant event in Abuja. The gathering was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Anas Ibrahim Salma, the special adviser to the Vice President on Public Health Uju Rochas Anwukah and the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum resources Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi ( mni) among others.
Dr. Mahmoud emphasized the critical need for increased investments in primary healthcare across Nigeria. She highlighted the essential role family doctors play in supporting mental health and fostering resilience amidst global challenges such as climate change, social instability, and economic uncertainty. Describing family doctors as the backbone of the healthcare system, she underscored their unique position in deliver