Muhammad Ali Pate

Muhammad Ali Pate is a Nigerian physician and public health expert who currently serves as the Minister of Health in Nigeria. He has previously held positions such as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, where he worked on improving healthcare systems and access to services across Nigeria. His focus has often been on addressing critical health challenges, including maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and mental health services, which are particularly pressing in Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Recently, he was in the news for being urged to take immediate action to revitalize the country's mental health services amid alarming shortages and inadequate funding.