Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The federal government has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen clinical oversight, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety across Nigeria.

The development was announced Thursday evening by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, via his X account, where he shared the task force's mandate, terms of reference, and membership composition.

"In furtherance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria's health system, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has established the National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety," Mr Pate said.

The task force ...